Drug Mechanisms Flashcards by Kayla Schenheit

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Gonadorelin

A

GnRH receptor agonist

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Leuprolide

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GnRH receptor agonist

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Degarelix

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GnRH receptor antagonist

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Ganirelix

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GnRH receptor antagonist

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Cetrorelix

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GnRH receptor antagonist

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Finasteride

A

5 alpha reductase inhibitor (reduces dihydrotestosterone)

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Flutamide

A

anti-androgen (blocks testosterone receptor)

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Bicalutamide

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anti-androgen (blocks testosterone receptor)

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Methyltestosterone

A

Androgen receptor agonist

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Oxandrone

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Dihydrotestosterone receptor agonist

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Sildenafil

A

PDE 5 inhibitor (for erectile dysfunction)

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Clomiphene

A

Estrogen receptor antagonist

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Menotropin

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FSH and LH urine extract

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Urofolitropin

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FSH and LH urine extract

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Follitropin

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FSH

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Tamoxifen

A

Selective estrogen receptor modulator

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Raloxifine

A

Selective estrogen receptor modulator

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Toremifene

A

Selective estrogen receptor modulator

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Fulvestarant

A

Selective estrogen receptor disruptor

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Anastrazole

A

Aromatase inhibitor

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Letrazole

A

Aromatase inhibitor

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Exmestane

A

Aromatase inhibitor

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Medroxyprogesterone

A

Progesterone receptor agonist

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Norethindrone

A

Progesterone receptor agonist

Levonorgesterol

Progesterone receptor agonist

Mifepristone

Progesterone receptor antagonist

Ethinyl Estradiol

Estrogen receptor agonist

Oxytocin

Uterine stimulant

Dinoprostone

Uterine stimulant/cervical ripening agent

Misoprostol

Uterine stimulant

Ergonovine

Uterine stimulant

Terbutaline

Uterine relaxant (beta2 agonist)

Magnesium sulfate

Uterine relaxant (Ca channel antagonist)

Atosiban

Uterine relaxant (oxytocin receptor antagonist)

Indomethacin

Uterine relaxant (Cyclooxygenase inhibitor)

Goserelin

GnRH receptor agonist

Abiraterone

17 alpha hydroxylase inhibitor

What is Mifepristone used for?

Made abortion more widely available. Heavy bleeding associated but not a surgical procedure, just a pill.