Endocrine and Metabolic Drugs Flashcards
HYPOTHALAMIC-PITUITARY:
Treatment of genetic short stature, failure to thrive
Somatropin
Treatment of acromegaly, variceal bleeding
Somatostatin — Ocreotide
Hypothalamic-pituitary drugs
Treatment of hyperprolactinemia, prolactinoma
Bromocriptine
Hypothalamic-pituitary drugs
Hypothalamic-pituitary drugs
for Labor induction / augmentation
control of postpartum hemorrhage
Milk LETDOWN
SE: fluid retention
Oxytocin
Hypothalamic-pituitary drugs
treatment of central diabetes insipidus
Desmopressin/ ADH
*nephrogenic: thiazides
Hypothalamic-pituitary drugs used for Nephrogenic DI
Thiazides
Thyroid drug
treatment of hypothyroidism and myxedema coma
Levothyroxine
Thyroid drug
inhibits thyroid peroxidase
blocks peripheral conversion of T4 - T3
DOC in pregnant hyperthyroid patients
SE: agranulocytosis and hepatitis(prolonged used)
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Thyroid drug
inhibits thyroid peroxidase
SE: agranulocytosis, teratogen (aplastic crisis)
Methimazole
Preferred treatment for hyperthyroidism
SE: permanent hypothyroidism
RAI
Thyroid drug:
reduces size and vascularity of thyroid gland
SSKI
Lugol’s solution
Symptomatic treatment of hyperthyroidism
decreases peripheral conversion of T4 - T3
Propranolol
Differentiate Wolf-Chaikoff effect from Jos-basedow phenomenon.
Wolf-Chaikoff effect: ingestion of iodine causes HYPOthyroidism
Jod-Basedow phenomenon: ingestion of iodine causes HYPERthyroidism
Which antithyroid drug inhibit PERIPHERAL conversion of T4 - T3?
PTU
Propranolol
Hydrocortisone
What drugs can cause drug-induced hyperthyroidism?
CAM magka hyperthy ka!
Clonifibrate
Amiodarone
Methadone
Corticosteroid
Used for acute adrenal insufficiency, status asthmaticus, and thyroid storm
Hydrocortisone
Prototype oral glucocorticoid
SE: adrenal suppression
Cushing syndrome
Prednisone
Corticosteroid that hastens fetal lung maturation
Betamethasone/ Dexa
Corticosteroid
used as mineralocorticoid replacement for chronic adrenal insufficiency
Addison disease
Fludrocortisone