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1
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hydrocortisone

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synthetic, identical to cortisol

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2
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fludrocortisone

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glucocorticoid and mineralcorticoid

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3
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T3

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tri-iodothyronine, liothyronine, active

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4
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T4

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thyroxine, levothyroxine, inactive

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5
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thyroid USP

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dessicated porcine thyroid

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6
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propylthiouracil (PTU)

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thyroid synthesis inhibitor

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7
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methimazole

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thyroid synthesis inhibitor, once daily

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8
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somatostatin (octreotide)

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inhibits endocrine and exocrine of pancreas, gall bladder, gut

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9
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insulin-N (NPH)

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regular insulin in crystalline suspension, longer duration

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10
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sulfonylureas

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beta cell depolarization and insulin release (glyburide, glipizide, glimepride)

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11
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repaglinide, nateglinide

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beta cell depolarization, shorter acting

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12
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metformin

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insulin sensitizer

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13
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thiazolidinediones

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peripheral insulin sensitizers

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14
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-tide

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GLP-1 analogue, injected

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15
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DPP-4 inhibitors

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increase GLP-1 concentrations, oral, -gliptin

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16
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SGL-2 inhibitors

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increase glucose urinary excretion, -gliflozin

17
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colesevelam

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binds bile acid, lowers cholesterol

18
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GLP-1

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glucagon-like peptide, stimulates insulin synthesis and release, inhibits glucagon release

19
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-statins

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HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, inhibit cholesterol synthesis

20
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niacin

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inhibits lipolysis in adipose, raises HDL most effectively, lowers triglycerides and LDL

21
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fibric acids

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increase lipoprotein lipase, gallstones

22
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ezetimibe

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cholesterol absorption inhibitor

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