Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
A system that complements the nervous system in controlling the body which includes collection of glands and tissues that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
Endocrine System
A chemical substance that is produced in the body which controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs
Hormones
Used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome
Dexamethasone
A gland/tissue that targets the liver and adipose tissue
Anterior Pituitary
Oral therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency
Cortisone
A gland/tissue that regulates the sodium balance of the body
Adrenal Cortex
A gland/tissue that is increased in blood pressure, blood glucose, and bronchodilation
Adrenal Medulla
A gland/tissue which regulates blood glucose
Pancreas
Cannot be given orally because of proteolytic enzymes in the GIT
Peptide
Stimulates growth in tissue and bone
Growth hormone
Impair the ability of phagocytes and block the production of antibodies
Immunosuppressive
Used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta, and control post-partum hemorrhage
Oxytocin
Releases neurotransmitters
Adrenal Medulla
Produce hormones called Corticosteroids
Adrenal Cortex
Production of large volume of glucose-rich urine
Diabetes Mellitus
Type of Diabetes that is insulin-dependent
Type I
Type of Diabetes that is non-insulin dependent
Type II
One of the principal fuels used by our body by breaking down to Adenosine triphosphate
Glucose
Decreases glucose production by the liver; increases tissue response to insulin
Biguanides
Decreases insulin resistance, increase glucose uptake and decrease glucose production in liver
Thiazolidinediones
