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