Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
It complements the nervous system in controlling the body.
Endocrine System
A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
Hormones
Why can’t we administer peptide orally?
We cannot administer peptide orally because of proteolytic enzymes in the GIT.
It stimulates growth in tissue and bone.
Growth Hormone
It is used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta and control post-partum hemorrhage.
Oxytocin
It releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine.
Adrenal Medulla
Insulin is used for glycemic control of diabetes mellitus to prevent complications. Specify the 3 kinds of diabetes mellitus that may require insulin.
type 1, type 2, gestational
Unopened vials should be
refrigerated but not frozen
Other term for high blood glucose
Hypergycemia
It increases blood glucose levels by increasing the breakdown of glycogen into glucose, decreasing glycogen synthesis enhances the synthesis of glucose.
Glucagon
We use this to promote lung maturation in premature infants.
Glucocorticoids
Steroid are more effective when administered through
injection
It targets Various tissues including– heart, blood vessels and bronchioles
Adrenaline Hormone
It is an oral therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency
Cortisone
It is used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome.
Dexamethasone
