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Endocrine Drugs Flashcards

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Agents directed to a malfunctioning endocrine path.

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Endocrine Drugs

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A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

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Hormones

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3
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A drug acting on anterior pituitary gland.

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Growth Hormone

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BIGUANIDES, ALPHA-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITORS, THIAZOLIDINEDIONES, AND GLIPTINS.

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ANTI-DIABETIC DRUGS

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The anti-diabetic drugs for type 2 DM

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SULPHONYLUREAS

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insulin complications

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Hypoglycemia

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Drugs acting on the endocrine system: thyroid

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Antithyroid agents - thioamides

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used to initiate labor, promote the delivery of the placenta, and control post-partum hemorrhage, it is also used to promote breastmilk let-down.

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Oxytocin

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It releases neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine.

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Adrenal Medulla

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Increase the availability of glucose, potent immunosuppressants used to prevent organ transplant rejection. Also used to promote lung maturation in premature infants.

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Glucocorticoids

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