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Endocrine Pharm Flashcards

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Somatropin

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Genetically engineered analog of GH
Acts by stimulating the production of IGF-1
Mechanism is through CAMP upregulation

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Sermorelin

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Synthetic GHRH
Stimulates Gs subunit upregulating CAMP
Causes release of GH

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Mecasermin

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Recombinant form of IGF-1

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Pegvisoment

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GH Antagonist
Blocks the binding of GH to GH receptors
Prevents synthesis and release of IGF-1

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Bromocriptine

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Dopamine agonist

Acts at the D2 receptor to inhibit the secretion of prolactin and GH in cells that express the receptor

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Cabergoline

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Dopamine agonist

Acts at the D2 receptor to inhibit the secretion of prolactin and GH in cells that express the receptor

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Octreotide

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Synthetic analog of SST
Longer half life than SST
Stimulates the Gi subunit decreasing the synthesis and release of GH

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Pasireotide

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SST Analog
Can also inhibit secretion of ACTH
Approved for treatment of Cushings Disease

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Thyroglobulin

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Proloid
Thyroid Hormone
Potency of each preperation varies

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Sodium Levothyroxin

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Synthroid

Drug of choice for Myxedema

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Sodium Lyothyronine

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T3

Short acting, rapid onset

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Lugol’s Solution

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Potassium and Iodide in high concentration in solution

High concentration of Iodide inhibits thyroid hormone secretion

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I131

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Radioactive Iodine

Drug of choice for destroying toxic adenoma

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Prednisone

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Oral corticosteroid
Can block the intestinal absorption of Calcium
Can be used in hypercalcemia

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Bisphosphonates

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Bind to hydroxyapetite to prevent the resorption of bone

Used in Paget’s disease and Osteoporosis/penia

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Teriparitide

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Human PTH
Stimulates new bone growth
Reduces vertebral fracture risk 65%

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Raloxifine

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SERM
Similar to hormone replacement but without increased risk of breast cancer
Increases estrogen

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Methimazole

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Inhibitor of thyroid peroxidase

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PTU

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Drug of choice for treatment of thyrotoxicosis is pregnant women
Inhibitor of TPO

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Mercaptomidazole

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DO NOT USE IN PREGNANCY

Inhibitor of TPO

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Beclomethasone

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Corticosteroid
Rapidly metabolized by the lungs
Can be taken by inhalation

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Fluticasone

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Corticosteroid
Taken orally
Undergoes significant first pass metabolism

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Mifepristone

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Glucocorticoid antagonist
Approved for hyperglycemia in Cushing’s syndrome patients
Also used for early term abortions

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Spironolactone

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Aldosterone inhibitor

Used for hypertension and CHF

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Eplerenone

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Selective mineralocorticoid recepter antagonist

Less side effects than spironolactone

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Dexamethasone

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Long acting glucocorticoid
Feedback inhibition on CRH prevents release of ACTH
Does not enter the CNS

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Metyrapone

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Inhibits 11B-hydroxylation

Prevents biosynthesis of glucocorticoids

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Aminoglutethimide

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Inhibits cholesterol to progenelone step of adrenal steroid biosynthesis

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Ketoconazole

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Antifungal antibiotic that inhibits 11B Hydroxylase

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Insulin

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Not active orally
Injected Subcutaneosly
Used to replace insulin not made by B cells

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Insulin lispro

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Synthetic insulin
Absorbed more rapidly
Doesn’t dimerize upon injection
Can be injected just prior to eating

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NPH Insulin

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Intermediate acting Insulin
Forms protamine zinc insulin
Insulin is released slowly from the complex

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Insulin Glargine

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Ultra long acting synthetic insulin
Precipitates upon injection and slowly dissolves over time
Does not produce peak concentration

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Insulin Detemir

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Newer peakless long acting insulin
Injected twice a day
Precipitates upon injection and dissolves over time

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Tolbutamide

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First generation Sulfonylurea
Inhibit K+ efflux causing depolarization of B cells and the release of insulin
Can cause hypoglycemia

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Glyburide

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Second generation sulfonylurea
Inhibit K+ efflux causing depolarization of B cells and the release of insulin
Can cause hypoglycemia

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Glipizide

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Second generation sulfonylurea
Inhibit K+ efflux causing depolarization of B cells and the release of insulin
Can cause hypoglycemia

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Metformin

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Inhibits gluconeogenesis in the liver
Almost never causes hypoglycemia
Can cause lactic acidosis

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Acarbose

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Alpha glucosidase inhibitor slows breakdown of carbs in the intestines
If hypoglycemia occurs patient should take glucose tablets

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Pioglitazone

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Decreases insulin resistance
May reduce risks of heart attack and stroke
Increases synthesis and translocation of glucose transporters

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Repaglinide

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Same mechanism of action as sulfonylureas

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Sitagliptin

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Inhibits DPP4 which normally breaks down GLP-1

Elevated levels of GLP-1 stimulate insulin release

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Canagliflozin

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SGLT2 Inhibitor
Taken orally
Reduces reuptake of glucose in the kidney
Can cause mycotic infections and UTI

44
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Testosterone enanthate

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IM 2x/month or transdermal preps

Synthetic testosterone replacement

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Testoderm

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Testosterone coated film taped to the thin skin of the scrotum

46
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Androderm

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Skin permeation enhancers added to the film
Patch can be placed anywhere
Permeation enhancers cause some skin irritation

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Androgel

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Androderm in the form of a gel

Rubbed onto skin

48
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Danazol

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Orally active androgens
Used in chronic angioedema
Stimulates hepatic synthesis of esterase inhibitor

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Stanozolol

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Orally active androgens
Used in chronic angioedema
Stimulates hepatic synthesis of esterase inhibitor

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Flutamide

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Androgen receptor antagonist
Limited efficacy due to increase in LH secretion that counteracts the effects
Used with GnRH analogues to treat metastatic prostate cancer

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Leuprolide

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GHRH agonist that stimulates receptors interrupting normal pulsatile release
This downregulates production of FSH and LH

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Bicalutamide

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Androgen receptor antagonist
Limited efficacy due to increase in LH secretion that counteracts the effects
Used with GnRH analogues to treat metastatic prostate cancer

53
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Cyproterone Acetate

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Weak antagonist of the androgen receptor

Used to treat hirsutism is women

54
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Finasteride

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Blocks type II 5a Reductase (prostate)
Prevents conversion of T to DHT
Approved for male pattern baldness

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Dutasteride

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Blocks 5a reductase

Prevents conversion of T to DHT

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Sildenafil

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PDE5 inhibitor
Prevents breakdown of cGMP
Nerves must be functional for erection to be achieved

57
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Alprostadil

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PGE1 agonist
Causes increase in cAMP
Doesn’t require functional neurons
Injected into the penis

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Papaverine

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Nonselective PDE inhibitor
Prevents breakdown of CAMP and CGMP
Injected into the penis

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Phenotolamine

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A adrenergic receptor agonis
Constricts arterioles promoting erection
Injected into the penis

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