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Endocrine/Reproductive Drugs - CLASSES/MECHANISMS Flashcards

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Histrelin

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GnRH analog

Pulsatile → agonist

Continuous → antagonist

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Flutamide

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Nonsteroidal competitive androgen receptor inhibitor

Will also decreases testosterone inhibition of GnRH secretion → increase serum LH (counteract by always administering with leuprolide)

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Somatrem

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GH analog

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Tolvaptan

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ADH antagonist at V2 receptor (kidney)

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Spironolactone

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Inhibits:

Steroid binding

17,20 desmolase

17-alpha hydroylase

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Alendronate

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Bisphosphonate

Pyrophosphate analog

Binds hydroxyapatite in bone → inhibiting osteoclast activity

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Levothyroxine

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Thyroid hormone replacement

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Pamidronate

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Bisphosphonate

Pyrophosphate analog

Binds hydroxyapatite in bone → inhibiting osteoclast activity

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Zoledronate

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Bisphosphonate

Pyrophosphate analog

Binds hydroxyapatite in bone → inhibiting osteoclast activity

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Nafarelin

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GnRH analog

Pulsatile → agonist

Continuous → antagonist

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Propylthiouracil

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Inhibit thyroid peroxidase → inhibiting the oxidation of iodide and organification and coupling of iodine → inhibition of thyroid hormone synthesis

Also inhibits 5’deiodinase → decreasing peripheral conversion tof T4 to T3

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Goserelin

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GnRH analog

Pulsatile → agonist

Continuous → antagonist

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Cinacalcet

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Sensitizes calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) in parathyroid gland to circulating free calcium → decreases PTH

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Letrozole

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Aromatase inhibitor

Decreases estradiol levels

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Mestranol

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Estrogen

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Terbutaline

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Beta-2 agonist → relaxes uterus

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17
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Octreotide

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Somatostatin analog

Inhibits release of many hormones

Decreases GI motility

Vasoconstriction

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Fludrocortisone

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Synthetic aldosterone analog with little glucocorticoid effects

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Conivaptan

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ADH antagonist at V2 receptor (kidney)

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Danazol

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Synthetic androgen receptor agonist → decreasing LH and FSH secretion → decreasing growth of endometrial and breast tissue

Also:

Increases levels of C2 esterase inhibitor (deficiency enzyme in hereditary angioedema) → increasing C4 levels

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Cabergoline

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Ergot alkaloids - D2 agonist

Stimulate D2 receptors on lactotropes → increasing DA → inhibiting prolactin release

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Triiodothyronine

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Thyroid hormone replacement

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Leuprolide

A

GnRH analog

Pulsatile → agonist

Continuous → antagonist

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Ethinyl estradiol

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Somatropin

26
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Exemestane

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Aromatase inhibitor

Decreases estradiol levels

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Pegvisomant

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GH antagonist:

PEGylated analog of GH → blocks action of GH on target tissue → decreasing IGF-1

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Methimazole

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Inhibit thyroid peroxidase → inhibiting the oxidation of iodide and organification and coupling of iodine → inhibition of thyroid hormone synthesis

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Ketoconazole

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Inhibits several steps in steroid synthesis

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Anastrozole

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Aromatase inhibitor

Decreases estradiol levels

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Minoxidil

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Direct arteriolar vasodilator

Used for androgenic alopecia (pattern baldness)

Severe refractory hypertension

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Ritodrine

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Beta-2 agonist → relaxes uterus

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Demeclocycline

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ADH antagonist at V2 receptor (kidney)

34
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Finasteride

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5-alpha reductase inhibitor

Decreases conversion ot testosterone to DHT

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Oxytocin

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Stimulates uterine contraction

Stimulates contraction of myeoepithelial cells in breast

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Diethylstilbestrol (DES)

37
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Ibandronate

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Bisphosphonate

Pyrophosphate analog

Binds hydroxyapatite in bone → inhibiting osteoclast activity

38
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Tamsulozin

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Alpha-1 antagonist

SELECTIVE FOR ALPHA-1A RECEPTORS (found on prostate) vs vascular alpha-1b receptors

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Risedronate

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Bisphosphonate

Pyrophosphate analog

Binds hydroxyapatite in bone → inhibiting osteoclast activity

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Bromocriptine

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Ergot alkaloids - D2 agonist

Stimulate D2 receptors on lactotropes → increasing DA → inhibiting prolactin release

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Etidronate

A

Bisphosphonate

Pyrophosphate analog

Binds hydroxyapatite in bone → inhibiting osteoclast activity

42
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Desmopressin acetate

A

ADH analog

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