Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells/organs
hormone
Thioamides
Propylthiouracil and Mthimazole
Methimazole A/E
bone marrow depression
Drugs for Diabetes
Insulin
low blood sugar
hypoglycemia
drugs that mimic or block the endogenous hormone produced by the body
endocrine drugs
loss of fat
LIPODYSTROPHY
insulin-dependent diabetes
type 1
increase ability of glucose
glucocorticoids
Produced by the thyroid and regulate metabolic rate and promotion of body growth
Thyroid Hormone
ADH, Pitressin Synthetic, Desmopressin A/E
water intoxication; hangover effect
Give drugs acting on posterior pituitary gland
Somatrem (Protropin), Somatropin (Humantrope)
Ocreotide (Sandostatin), Somatostatin, Lanreotide
Growth Hormone Inhibiting Hormone (GHIH); Somatostatin Agonists
Produced by the anterior pituitary and increases secretion of IGF-I
Growth Hormone
Produced by the posterior pituitary that inhibits urine production
ADH (anti-diuretic hormone)
Produced by the adrenal cortex and releases glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids into the blood
Cortisol
Produced by the adrenal cortex and regulates the body’s sodium balance
Aldosterone
Drug that increases blood glucose level
Glucagon
Produced by the adrenal medulla that increases BP, glucose, and bronchodilation
Adrenaline
Produced by the pancreas and regulates blood glucose
Insulin and Glucagon
