Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
The body creates a chemical called HORMONES, which affects the activity of specific cells, organs, or organ systems?
Chemical
What are the symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
Sustained hyperglycemia, Polyuria, Polydipsia, Ketonuria, Weight loss
Because of GIT proteolytic enzymes, what hormones cannot be supplied orally?
Peptide hormone
Peptide Hormones Examples
Corticotrophins and Growth hormone
The one made from tryptophan and tyrosine as building ingredients
Amine Hormone
It inhibits phagocyte function and prevents the production of antibodies.
Immunosuppressive
What gland is responsible for manufacturing growth hormone?
Anterior Pituitary
What anti-diabetic drugs are available for type II diabetes?
Sulphonylureas, Biguanides, Alpha-Glucosidae Inhibitors, Thiazolidinediones
Name three common hormones.
Peptide, Steroid and Amine
A kind of insulin with a 5–15 minute onset time.
Rapid-Acting (Humalog)
What drugs promote bone and tissue growth?
Somatrem [Protropin] and Somatropin [Humatrope]
releases norepinephrine and epinephrine, two neurotransmitters.
Adrenal Medulla
The responsible organ system to the neurological physiology in managing the body
Endocrine System
Generates the hormones referred to as
ADH/Vasopressin Hormone targets which organs?
Kidney and Arterioles
