Androgens Flashcards
Testosterone - indications
Hypogonadism
Osteoporosis (men)
HRT - prevent endometrial bleeding
Anabolic steroids (4 drugs)
Oxandrolone
Fluoxymesterone
Stanozolol
Tetrahydrogestrione
Anabolic steroids - adverse effects
Tendon rupture, heptaic dysfunction & failure, cholestatic jaundice, aggressiveness, psychosis, acne, impotence, premature cessation of growth, hirsutism.
Testosterone - administration
Buccal, transdermal, IM
Danazol - MOA
Feedback inhibition of GnRH + decreased estrogen secretion.
Weak andogenic activity
Danazol - indications
Heavy menstuation.
Endometriosis
Fibrocystic breast disease
Hereditary (men & women)
Danzol - contraindications
Pregnancy
Danazol - adverse effects
Mild hirsutism Acne Menstrual Irregularities Hypercholesterolemia Stroke