Anterior Pituitary Flashcards
Growth Hormone agonist
Somatropin
Banned performance-enhancing drug in athletes
Somatropin
Octreotide MOA
Suppresses GH, IGF-1, serotonin and GI peptides
GH antagonist
Octreotide
Order of Ovulation Induction Protocol
GnRH agonist or antagonist to inhibit endogenous gonadotropin production - FSH to promote follicle development - LH or hCG for oocyte maturation
Most common side effect of ovulation induction
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome manifestations
ovarian enlargement, ascites, hypovolemia and shock
FSH analog
Follitropin
T/F: Multiple pregnancy is a side effect of ovarian hyperstimulation
True
Use of gonadotropin analogs in males
infertility
Use of gonadotropin analogs in females
ovulation
LH analog
Choriogonadotropin
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism DOC
LH analog
GnRH analog
Leuprolide, Gonadorelin (-relin)
GnRH intermittent administration
increase LH and FSH