anterior pituitary hormones Flashcards
this is an analogue of corticotropin (ACTH) that is used to test adrenocorticol function
tetracosactide
what is tetracosactide used for
diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency
how does the tetracoside test of adrenocortical insufficiency work
Tetracosactide is a synthetic form of ACTH (a hormone that stimulates cortisol production).
Test process: Inject tetracosactide and measure cortisol levels 30-60 minutes later.
Normal result: Cortisol levels rise.
Abnormal result: Low cortisol indicates adrenal insufficiency.
name the gonadotropins used in the treatment of infertility. in women with proven HYPOpitiutarism or who have not responded to clomifene (anti oestrogen) or in super ovulation treatment for assisted conception (e.g. in IVF)
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FSH follicle stimulating hormone
LH leutinising hormone
what is GH use to treat
deficiency of the hormone in children and in adults
name the GH drug used for deficiency in children and adults
Growth hormone of human origin (HGH; somatotrophin) has been replaced by recombinant growth hormone of human sequence; somatropin is licensed for use in adults and children, and somatrogon (a long-acting form) is licensed for growth hormone deficiency in children.
name the human insulin like growth factor-I that is licensed to treat growth failure in children with severe primary insulin like growth factor-I deficiency
Mecasermin
Gonadorelin analogues are indicated in the following 4
endometriosis
infertility
breast cancer
prostate cancer