Adrenal steroids Flashcards

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spironolactone moa ?

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blocks aldosterone and androgen receptors

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endocrine use of e.g prednisone and dexamethasone include

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  • Addisons disease
  • Adrenal insufficiency
  • premature delivery to prevent RDS(enhance surfactant secretion)
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Mifepristone moa?

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blocks glucocorticoid and progestin receptors

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Metyrapone moa?

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11 hydroxylase inhibitor

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