Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
Hormones
Three types of hormones in endocrine drugs.
Peptide Hormones
Steriod Hormones
Amine Hormones
Drugs that are mimic and or block the endogenous hormones are produced by ___
the body
It is a type of hormone that cannot be given orally because of proteolytic enzymes in the GIT.
Peptide hormones
It is a type of hormone that is effective when injected.
Steriod hormones
It is a type of hormone that 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
It produces hormones called corticosteroids.
Adrenal Cortex
It is used to promote lung maturation and premature infants.
glucocorticoids
It produces levothyroxine and triiodothyronine.
Thyroid
It is a production of large volume off glucose-rich urine.
Diabetes Mellitus
It is used for glycemic control of diabetes mellitus to prevent complications.
Insulin
It is a combined endocrine/metabolic disorder characterized by androgen excess and insulin resistance
Metformin:PCOS
It is a drug best taken 30 min prior to meal.
Glipizide
