Endocrine and Metabolic Drugs Flashcards
[hypothalamic-pituitary drugs]
treatment of genetic short stature, failure to thrive
somatropin
[hypothalamic-pituitary drugs]
treatment of acromegaly, variceal bleeding
octreotide, somatostatin
[hypothalamic-pituitary drugs]
treatment of hyperprolactinemia, prolactinoma
bromocriptine
[hypothalamic-pituitary drugs]
labor induction/augmentation, control of postpartum hemorrhage
SE: fluid retention
oxytocin
[hypothalamic-pituitary drugs]
treatment of central diabetes insipidus
desmopressin
[thyroid drugs]
treatment of hypothyroidism, myxedema coma
levothyroxine
[thyroid drugs]
inhibits thyroids peroxidase, blocks peripheral conversion to T4 to T3
SE: agranulocytosis,
DOC in pregnant hyperthyroid patients
PTU
[thyroid drugs]
inhibits thyroid peroxidase
SE: agranulocytosis, teratogen (aplasia cutis)
methimazole
[thyroid drugs]
preferred treatment for hyperthyroidism
SE: permanent hypothyroidism
RAI
[thyroid drugs]
reduces size and vascularity of thyroid gland
SSKI (Lugol’s solution)
[thyroid drugs]
symptomatic treatment fo hyperthyroidism, decreases peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
propranolol
differentiate Wolf-Chaikoff effect from Jod-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 to T3?
PTU
Propranolol
Hydrocortisone
what drugs can cause drug-induced hyperthyroidism?
clofibrate
amiodarone
methadone
[corticosteroids]
acute adrenal insufficiency, status asthmaticus, thyroid storm
hydrocortisone
[corticosteroids]
prototype oral glucocorticoid
SE: adrenal suppression, Cushing syndrome
prednisone
[corticosteroids]
hastens fetal lung maturation
betamethasone/ dexamethasone
[corticosteroids]
mineralocorticoid replacement for chronic adrenal insufficiency (Addison disease)
fludrocortisone
mnemonics
Addison’s = Addrenal insufficiency
Conn’s= adrenal exCess
mnemonics
Addison’s = Addrenal insufficiency
Conn’s= adrenal exCess
[female gonadal hormones]
most frequently used synthetic estrogen in OCPs
SE: hypertension, DVT/PE, endometrial CA,
contraindicated in women (age >35) who are heavy smokers
ethinyl estradiol
[female gonadal hormones]
SE: clear cell vaginal adenoCA in daughter
diethystilbesterol
[female gonadal hormones]
prevents estrogen-induced endometrial CA
norgestrel
[female gonadal hormones]
OCP of choice in lactating women
DMPA
[female gonadal hormones]
hormone-responsive breast CA
SE: endometrial CA
tamoxifen
[female gonadal hormones]
ovulation induction
SE: multiple pregnancies
clomiphene
[female gonadal hormones]
treatment of endometriosis
danazol
[female gonadal hormones]
medical abortion
“3 Ms”
mifepristone
methotrexate
misoprostol
[male gonadal hormones]
treatment of male hypogonadism
SE: virilization, paradoxical feminization
testosterone
[male gonadal hormones]
anabolic steroids, illegal performance enhancers
oxandrolone
[male gonadal hormones]
treatment of prostate cancer
flutamide
[male gonadal hormones]
treatment of prostate cancer, coadministered to prevent acute flare-ups of tumor
flutamide + leuprolide
[male gonadal hormones]
5-alpha reductase inhibitor, treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern baldness
finasteride
mnemonic:
FinAsteRIde
Five Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
FinAsteRIde
Five Alpha Reductase Inhibitor