Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Performance enhancing drug used for genetic diseases associated with short stature?
A
Somatropin
2
Q
Somatostatin analog that suppress IGF GH 5HT and GI peptides? Commonly used in variceal bleeding
A
Octreotide
3
Q
FSH analog for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation and treatment of infertility due to hypogonadism in men?
A
Follitropin Alfa
4
Q
LH analog that produce LH surge for hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?
A
Choriogonadotropin Alfa
5
Q
GnRH analog used for prostate cancer, precocious puberty, myoma uteri that cause tumor flare up?
A
Leuprolide - leading to temporary exacerbation
“Na-LEU-ko na!”
6
Q
GnRH antagonist for advanced prostate cancer but does NOT produce tumor flare up?
A
Ganirelix
