Endocrine Pharmacology Flashcards
Hormones from the Anterior Pituitary
GH
Gonadotropins
Prolactin
Hormones from the Hypothalamus
GnRH
Hormones from the Posterior Pituitary
Oxytocin
Vasopressin
GH Inhibitor
Somatostatin
PRL Inhibitor
Dopamine
Mediator of GH
IGF-1
Mediators of TSH
Thyroxine
Triiodothyronine
Mediators of ACTH
Glucocorticoid
Mineralocorticoid
Androgens
Mediators of FSH/LH
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
Increases release of IGF1
Hormone for GH deficiency, short stature, Failure to thrive, AIDS wasting
Somatotropin
Drug used for performance enhancement (increases muscle mass), banned by athletics committees
Somatotropin
Somatostatin analog
Suppresses secretion of GH, IGF1, Serotonin and GI peptides
Drug for acromegaly, pituitary adenoma (GH secreting), carcinoid, gastrinoma, glucagonoma, variceal bleeding
Can alter requirements for antidiabetic agents
Octreotide
Lanreotide
In women, FSH directs_____; while FSH and LH collaborate for _________
follicle development
ovarian steroidogenesis
In men FSH regulates______ and LH stimulates_________.
spermatogenesis
androgen production
Ovulation induction can cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome with the following triad of Sx:
Ovarian Enlargement
Hypovolemia
Ascites
Possibly Shock
FSH Analog
Drug for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, infertility due to hypogonadism in men
SE: Ovarian Hyperstimulation syndrome, multiple pregnancies, gynecomastia in men
Follitropin Alfa
Menotropins (hMG), UROFOLLITROPIN (from urine of menopausal women), Follitropin Beta
LH Analog
Drug for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
SE: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, multiple pregnancies, gynecomastia in men
Choriogonadotropin Alfa (HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (hCG), Menotropins (hMG), Lutropin
Increased LH and FSH secretion with intermittent administration, reduced LH and FSH with continuous administration
Drug for Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, endometriosis, myoma uteri, precocious puberty, prostate cancer
SE: Hot flushes, osteoporosis, gynecomastia, temporary exacerbation of precocious puberty or prostate cancer
Leuprolide
LAHAT NG -RELIN
GnRH Antagonist
Drug for Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation, Prostate Cancer
SE: Hypersensitivity (Abarelix)
Does not cause tumor flare up when used for prostate cancer
Ganirelix
LAHAT NG -RELIX
Partial D2 receptor agonist
Inhibits GH release
Drug for hyperprolactinemia, Pituitary adenoma (PRL secreting), acromegaly, Parkinson’s
SE: Erythromelalgia, Reynaud’s Phenomenon, Pulmonary infiltrates
Bromocriptine
Pergolide, Carbergoline, Quinagolide
Stimulates uterine contraction and labor
Stimulates milk letdown
Drug for labor induction/augmentation, control of postpartum hemorrhage
SE: Fetal distress, placental abruption, uterine rupture, water intoxication, hypotension
Oxytocin
Contraindications to Oxytocin
Fetal distress Prematurity Abnormal Presentation CPD Predispositions for uterine rupture
Vasopressin V2 receptor agonist
DOC for Central DI
Desmopressin
Vasopressin
Sx of Central DI
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Hypernatremia
Inability to resorb water from the urine
Central DI: deficient _________ of ADH
Nerphrogenic DI: end-organ ________ to ADH
Secretion
Resistance
Antagonist at V1a and V2 receptors
Drug for SIADH
Central Pontine Myelinosis may occur with rapid correction of hyponatremia
Conivaptan
Tolvaptan, Lixivaptan
T3 is about ______ times more potent than T4
10
T___ is converte to T____ in target cells
T4 to T3
Identify if Thyrotoxicosis or Hypothyroidism: Weakness Increased DTR Menstrual Irregularity Decreased Fertility
Thyrotoxicosis
Identify if Thyrotoxicosis or Hypothyroidism: Stiffness Decreased DTR Infertility Decreased Libido Impotence Oligospermia
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid hormone
Activation of nuclear receptors
Drug for Hypothyroidism, Myxedema Coma
SE: Dry skin, nervousness, heat intolerance
Levothyroxine (T4)
Liothyronine (T3)
T4 dose must be lowered in pxs with __________ or longstanding __________ due to increased cardiosensitivity
Cardiovascular disease
Hypothyroidism
Thioamide
Inhibits Thyroid peroxidase
Blocks peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
Drug for Hyperthyroidism (esp in Pregnant), Thyroid Storm
SE: Fulminant hepatitis, Agranulocytosis
Slow onset of action (3-4 weeks for full effect)
Largely protein bound
PTU
Thioamide
Inhibits Thyroid peroxidase, blocks iodine organification
Drug for hyperthyroidism (DOC in nonpregnant)
SE: Cholestatic jaundice, agranulocytosis
altered sense of taste/smell
Slow onset of action (3-4 weeks for full effect)
Methimazole
Prenatal exposure to Methimazole can lead to this condition
Aplasia Cutis Congenita
Absence of a portion of skin in a localized or widespread area at birth
Sx of Agranulocytosis
Acute severe neutropenia
sore throat or high fever
increased susceptibility to infections
Tx for Agranulocytosis
Give G-CSF to stimulate body to make more WBC
Discontinue medication
Iodide
Emits beta rays causing destruction of thyroid parenchyma
Hyperthyroidism
SE: Permanent hypothyroidism
Preferred treatment for most patients
Contraindicated in pregnant women or nursing mothers
Radioactive Iodine 131I
Iodide
Inhibits iodine organification, reduces size and vascularity of thyroid gland
Drug for thyroid storm, hyperthyroidims, preop thyroidectomy, radiation prophylaxis
SE: Iodism, metallic taste
Prevents radiation induced thyroid damage
Should not be used alone (escape in 2-8weeks)
Potassium Iodide
Lugol’s Solution
Prenatal exposure to Potassium Iodide can cause _____
Fetal Goiter
Identify: Ingestion of Iodine causes Hypothyroidism
Wolf-Chaikoff Effect
Identify: Ingestion of Iodine causes Hyperthyroidism
Jod-Basedow Effect
This drug causes clinical improvement of hyperthyroidism without altering thyroid hormone levels
Class?
Beta Blockers
This beta blocker may be used to treat thyrotoxicosis-related arrhythmia
Esmolol
Enumerate the anti-thyroid drugs that inhibit peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
Propylthiouracil Propranolol Hydrocortisone Contrast with Iodine Methimazole
Granulocyte count of <500cells/mm3
Sudden acute exacerbation of all the symptoms of thyrotoxicosis
Thyroid Storm
Tx of Thyroid Storm
PTU (inhibits conversion of iodide to iodine)
Iodides
Propranolol
Hydrocortisone (protects against shock)
Drugs that can induce Hyperthyroidism
Clofibrate
Amiodarone (can convert T4 to T3, or iodine induced in a person with underlying thyroid disease, or inflammatory causing leakage of thyroid hormone)
Methadone
CAM
Tx for Amiodarone induced Thyroid Disease due to Peripheral Conversion
Levothyroxine
Tx for Amiodarone induced Thyroid Disease due to Iodine-induced mechanism in those with underlying thyroid disease or inflammatory causing leakage of thyroid hormone
Thioamides (PTU/Methimazole)
Corticosteroids
Common Precursor of Corticosteroids
Cholesterol
Short-acting, low potency glucocorticoid
Suppresses inflammation
Drug for adrenal insufficiency, insect bites, contact dermatitis, status asthmaticus, thyroid storm
Hydrocortisone
Low Potency: Desonide
Medium Potency: Fluticasone, Mometasone
High Potency: Desoximetasone, Clobetasol
Glucocorticoid
SE: Adrenal SUPPRESSION
Prednisone
Betamethasone, Triamcinolone, Dexamethasone
This glucocorticoid hastens fetal lung maturation
Betamethasone
Mineralocorticoid
Strong agonist, moderate anti-inflammatory effects
Drug for chronic adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s Disease), Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Adrenal Replacement Therapy Post-Adrenalectomy
SE: Salt and fluid retention, HypoK, Congestive HF
Additive HypoK with Loop diuretics and thiazides
Fludrocortisone
Deoxycorticosterone
Destruction or dysfunction of entire adrenal cortex
Ususally symptomatic only with >90% destruction
Addison Disease
Adrenal Insufficiency is what syndrome?
Addison
ADDrenal insuficiency
Adrenal Excess is what syndrome?
Conn
exCess
Most common cause of Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome
Exogenous Steroid Intake
Most common cause of Adrenal Cushing Syndrome
Cortisol Secreting Adrenal Adenoma