Drug List Flashcards by Joel Glotfelty | Brainscape

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Blocks the enzymatic activity of Renin

A

Aliskiren

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Competitive inhibitor of ENaC

A

Amiloride

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Decreases driving force for K+ secretion

A

Amiloride

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Inhibits liver gluconeogenesis

A

Biguanides (Metformin)

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Enhances insulin receptor signaling

A

Biguanides (Metformin)

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Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists

A

Eplerenone and Spirolactone

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Targets pancreatic B cells

-insulin secretagogue (i.e. increases insulin secretion)

A

Sulfonylureas

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Insulin sensitizing agent

-enhances action of insulin in target cells

A

Thiazolideneiones (pioglitazone)

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V2 receptor antagonist

A

Tolvaptan

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Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)

A

Clomiphene

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Enhances hypothalmic-pituitary ER-alpha

A

Clomiphene

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GnRH agonist

A

Leuprolide

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Glucocorticoid analogues

A

Dexamethasone and prednisone

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Fludrocortisone

A

Mineralocorticoid agonist

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Dopamine receptor agonists

A

Bromocriptine and carbergoline

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Whatdo Bromocriptine and cabergoline block?

A

PRL secretion

Q

Bromocriptine also antagonizes

A

GH

Q

Somatostatin analogue that impairs GH secretion

A

Octreotide