Block 5 Drugs List

Question 1

Drug class/ group:

Oral combination pill contraceptives – (Progestin and oestrogen)

Answer 1

Generic drug name(s):

Desogestrel with Ethinylestradiol

Principal Mechanism of Action for indication:

Suppresses ovulation, reduces LH and FSH secretion

Question 2

Drug class/ group:

Oral mini-pill contraceptives (Progestin)

Answer 2

Generic drug name(s):

Levonorgestrel

Principal Mechanism of Action for indication:

Suppresses ovulation, alters endometrium

Question 3

Drug class/ group:

Implants/ injectable contraceptives (Progestin)

Answer 3

Generic drug name(s):

Etonogestrel

Principal Mechanism of Action for indication:

Suppresses ovulation, alters endometrium

Question 4

Drug class/ group:

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Answer 4

Generic drug name(s):

• Estradiol
• Estradiol with Noresthisterone,
Medroxyprogesterone

Principal Mechanism of Action for indication:

Restores hormone level and function

Question 5

Drug class/ group:

Drugs used to induce labour (vaginal administration)

Answer 5

Generic drug name(s):

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2; dinoprostone)

Principal Mechanism of Action for indication:

Stimulates uterine contraction and cervical ripening

Question 6

Drug class/ group:

Drugs used to augment labour (IV administration)

Answer 6

Generic drug name(s):

Oxytocin

Principal Mechanism of Action for indication:

Drives myometrial contraction