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Principles of chemotherapy
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Principles of chemotherapy
- Authors: Susan E. Lana and Jane M. Dobson
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Oncology
- Item: Chapter 7, pp 60 - 79
- DOI: 10.22233/9781905319749.7
- Copyright: © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2011
Abstract
Chemotherapy is a common treatment modality in veterinary cancer medicine. This chapter looks at general principles and considerations; drugs; new frontiers.
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Equipment used to minimize occupational exposure to chemotherapy agents. (a) Biological safety cabinet. (b) Chemotherapy pin used to prevent aerosolization of any drug. © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Equipment used to minimize occupational exposure to chemotherapy agents. (a) Biological safety cabinet. (b) Chemotherapy pin used to prevent aerosolization of any drug.
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PhaSeal® system components: (a) protective cap, which is fixed to the pharmaceutical bottle; (b) injector Luer, which consists of an encapsulated specially ground cannula, used in both preparation and administration. (c) Administration to the patient. © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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PhaSeal® system components: (a) protective cap, which is fixed to the pharmaceutical bottle; (b) injector Luer, which consists of an encapsulated specially ground cannula, used in both preparation and administration. (c) Administration to the patient.
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(a) Most cytotoxic drugs are administered via a cleanly placed intravenous catheter. (b) Small volumes of drug given as a bolus can be given through a butterfly catheter. This dog is receiving vincristine into a lateral saphenous vein. © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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(a) Most cytotoxic drugs are administered via a cleanly placed intravenous catheter. (b) Small volumes of drug given as a bolus can be given through a butterfly catheter. This dog is receiving vincristine into a lateral saphenous vein.
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(a) Alopecia in a poodle following treatment with doxorubicin. (b) Alopecia, including whisker loss, in a cat with lymphoma treated with cyclophosphamide and vincristine. (c) The cat’s hair regrew after discontinuation of treatment. © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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(a) Alopecia in a poodle following treatment with doxorubicin. (b) Alopecia, including whisker loss, in a cat with lymphoma treated with cyclophosphamide and vincristine. (c) The cat’s hair regrew after discontinuation of treatment.
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(a) A tissue reaction following vincristine extravasation and (b) the healed area several months later. © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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(a) A tissue reaction following vincristine extravasation and (b) the healed area several months later.
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Hypersensitivity reaction during doxorubicin administration in a Bloodhound. Note (a) the oedema around the eyes and (b) swelling, redness and induration of the lips. © 2011 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Hypersensitivity reaction during doxorubicin administration in a Bloodhound. Note (a) the oedema around the eyes and (b) swelling, redness and induration of the lips.