Specific
Toxicities for Selected Agents
The following are examples
of toxicities associated with certain cytotoxic drugs.
- Hypersensitivity reactions:
L-asparginase, paclitaxel, bleomycin
- Pulmonary toxicity:
bleomycin
- Renal toxicity and
ototoxicity: cisplatin
- Hemorrhagic cystitis:
cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide
- Cardiotoxicity:
daunorubicin, doxorubicin, mitoxantrone
- Photosensitivity,
stomatitis, nausea and vomiting: 5-Fluorouracil
- Neurotoxicity:
vincristine, vinblastine, ifosfamide