Drug List Flashcards
Blocks the enzymatic activity of Renin
Aliskiren
Competitive inhibitor of ENaC
Amiloride
Decreases driving force for K+ secretion
Amiloride
Inhibits liver gluconeogenesis
Biguanides (Metformin)
Enhances insulin receptor signaling
Biguanides (Metformin)
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists
Eplerenone and Spirolactone
Targets pancreatic B cells
-insulin secretagogue (i.e. increases insulin secretion)
Sulfonylureas
Insulin sensitizing agent
-enhances action of insulin in target cells
Thiazolideneiones (pioglitazone)
V2 receptor antagonist
Tolvaptan
Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
Clomiphene
Enhances hypothalmic-pituitary ER-alpha
Clomiphene
GnRH agonist
Leuprolide
Glucocorticoid analogues
Dexamethasone and prednisone
Fludrocortisone
Mineralocorticoid agonist
Dopamine receptor agonists
Bromocriptine and carbergoline
Whatdo Bromocriptine and cabergoline block?
PRL secretion
Bromocriptine also antagonizes
GH
Somatostatin analogue that impairs GH secretion
Octreotide