Endocrine drugs

Question 1

What are Addisons for and drugs used?

Answer 1

For:
- Decrease inflammation and immune response
- Risk of hyper adrenocorticoids: slower healing, weight gain, muscle loss
Drugs:
- Mineralocorticoid: DOCP
- Glucocorticoid: prednisolone

Question 2

What types of drugs are used for Cushing’s?

Answer 2

• Tristane
• Mitotane
• Pergolide (equine only)

Question 3

What types of drugs are used for hyperthyroidism?

Answer 3

• Methimazole
• Carbimazole

Question 4

What types of drugs are used for hypothyroidism?

Answer 4

• Levothyroxine