Drug Mechanisms Flashcards

1
Q

Bromocriptine

A

Inhibits prolactin release (dopaminergic agonist)

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2
Q

Cabergoline

A

Inhibits prolactin release (dopaminergic agonist)

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3
Q

Somatropin

A

Growth hormone analog

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4
Q

Mecascrimin

A

IGF-1 analog

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5
Q

Sermorelen

A

GHRH analog

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6
Q

Pegvisonant

A

GH receptor antagonist

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7
Q

Levothyroxine

A

T4

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8
Q

Lyothyroxine

A

T3

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9
Q

Propylthiouracil

A

Thyroglobulin peroxidase inhibitor

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10
Q

Methimazole

A

Thyroxine peroxidase inhibitor

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11
Q

Cortisol, Prednisalone, Betamethasone, Triamcinalone, Dexamethasone, Desoxycorticosterone, Beclomethasone, Fluticasone,

A

Glucocorticoid

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12
Q

Fludricortisone

A

Mineralocorticoid

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13
Q

Mefipristone

A

Glucocorticoid receptor antagonist

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14
Q

Spironolactone

A

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist

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15
Q

Eplerenone

A

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist

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16
Q

Metformin

A

Inhibits gluconeogenesis

17
Q

Glimeperide

A

Insulin secretagogue (K channel)

18
Q

Insulin

A

Hypoglycemic effect

19
Q

Exenitide

A

Insulin secretagogue (increased cAMP)

20
Q

Sitagliptin

A

Indirectly acting insulin secretagogue (inhibits dipeptidyl peptidase IV)

21
Q

Repaglinide

A

Insulin secretagogue (K channel)

22
Q

Nataglinide

A

Insulin secretagogue (K channel)

23
Q

Acarbose

A

Alpha glucosidease inhibitor

24
Q

Pramlinitide

A

Amylin analog (inhibits glucagon release)

25
Q

Rosiglitazone

A

PPAR agonist (enhances insulin effects)

26
Q

Pioglitazone

A

PPAR agonist (enhances insulin effects)