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Exam 4: Endocrine Pharmacology Flashcards

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1
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Role of thyroid in infants:

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Development of nervous system, growth

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Thyroid gland secretes:

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T3, T4, calcitonin

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Thyroid hormones are made up of:

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Two tyrosine molecules, iodinated, joined by ester linkage

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More active form of thyroid hormone:

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T3

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Pathway to thyroid hormones:

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Hypothalamus releases TRH → anterior pituitary releases TSH → thyroid secretes T4 > T3 → conversion in periphery

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Causes of hyperthyroidism:

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Graves’: IgG antibody activates TSH receptor
Toxic multinodular goiter
Iatrogenic (overdose)
Pit tumor, thyroid cancer, testicular cancer (βhCG release)

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Examples of thioamides/thioureylenes:

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Propylthiouracil

Methimazole (Tapazole)

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Indications for thioamides/thioureylenes:

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Graves’
Hyperthyroidism
Only useful in overproduction situations

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MoA of thioamides/thioureylenes:

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Competes with thyroglobulin for iodide and reduces thyroid hormone synthesis

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Onset of thioamides/thioureylenes:

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1-2 weeks due to thyroid gland stores

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A/E of thioamides/thioureylenes:

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Goiter d/t ↑ TSH stimulating thyroid hypertrophy
Pruritic rash
Arthralgias
Agranulocytosis
Hepatotoxicity
Vasculitis/drug-induced lupus
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Preferred agent for hyperthyroidism and why:

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Methimazole d/t longer half-life, once daily dosing, more potent, less serious A/E

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Considerations for PTU:

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Inhibits conversion of T4 to T3 in periphery
TID dosing
Preferred in pregnancy and thyroid storm
No IV formulation

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A/E of PTU:

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Depletes prothrombin so ↑ bleeding time

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Additional hyperthyroid therapy beyond thioamides/thioureylenes:

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I131
Surgical resection
β blockers
Corticosteroids
Iodide salts (Lugol's)
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β blockers for hyperthyroid:

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Blocks peripheral conversion of T4 to T3, blocks adrenergic effects

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Corticosteroids for hyperthyroid:

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Blocks peripheral conversion of T4 to T3, suppresses antibodies and inflammation

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Iodide salts for hyperthyroid:

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Blocks peripheral conversion of T4 to T3, decreases vascularity of thyroid gland, temporarily blocks TH release due to gland being occupied with iodide uptake

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Causes of hypothyroidism:

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Hashimoto’s: antibodies against thyroid gland proteins
Thyroid ablation/surgery
Iodine-containing drugs
Pit tumor

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PO synthroid:

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Synthesized T4
Long half-life (7 days)
Monitor TSH, T4

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A/E of synthroid:

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Allergic rash

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Indications for T3 vs. T4:

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Myxedema coma

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Drugs that increase levothyroxine metabolism:

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Phenobarbital
Phenytoin
Rifampin
Carbamazepine

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Drugs that decrease T4 to T3 conversion:

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PTU
β blockers
Amiodarone
Glucocorticoids

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Drugs that decrease absorption of levothyroxine from the gut:

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Cholestyramine
FeSO4
Aluminum hydroxide
Sucralfate
Kayexalate
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Drugs that ↑ thyroid binding globulin and bind T4/T3:

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Pregnancy

Estrogen

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Amiodarone and thyroid status:

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Structurally resembles TH, can make hypo or hyperthyroid

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Lithium and thyroid status:

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Actively concentrates in thyroid gland and can inhibit TH synthesis → hypothyroid

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Reglan and thyroid status:

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↑ TSH production/release

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Natural forms of corticosteroids:

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Cortisol, cortisone, aldosterone

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Synthetic forms of corticosteroids:

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Prednisolone, prednisone, methylprednisone, dexamethasone

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Mineralocorticoid effects:

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AKA aldosterone

Reabsorption of Na+ and excretion of K+ in distal tubule

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Glucocorticoid effects:

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AKA cortisol
Antiinflammatory
Augmentation of sustained SNS activity during periods of emotional or physical stress

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MoA of corticosteroids:

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Enter cells, bind to steroid receptors in cytoplasm, enter nucleus, influence protein synthesis (mostly metabolic/inflammatory)

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Mineralocorticoid receptors found:

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Organs of excretion

Colon, glands, kidney, hippocampus

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Glucocorticoid receptors found:

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Everywhere

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Metabolic effects of corticosteroids:

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↑ BG, amino acids, TGs

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Inflammation effects of corticosteroids:

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Inhibition of phospholipase A2 → decreased arachidonic acid formation

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Endogenous cortisol secretion:

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By circadian pattern
Avg 10-20 mg/day
50-150 mg/day under extreme stress

40
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PK of cortisol:

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90% protein bound
70% metabolized in liver
E1/2t: 1.5 - 3 hrs

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Methylprednisolone highlights:

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Intensely glucocorticoid, IV/intraarticular, used as replacement for insufficiency

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Betamethasone highlights:

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PO/IV; lacks mineralocorticoid effects

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Dexamethasone highlights:

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PO/IV; good for cerebral edema, antiemesis, airway edema

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Triamcinolone highlights:

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PO, IV, intraarticular; LBP epidural injections

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Prednisolone highlights:

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PO/IV; mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid effects

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Indications for corticosteroids:

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Replacement tx
Antiinflammatory
Adrenal insufficiency
Allergy/asthma
Antiemetic
47
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Chronic adrenal insufficiency dosing:

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Cortisone PO
25mg Q AM
12.5 MG Q PM
Usually add fludrocortisone

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Acute adrenal insufficiency dosing:

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Cortisol

100mg Q8hr

49
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Timeline for corticosteroid effects in acute allergy/asthma:

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1 hr to β-agonist enhancement (aka makes epi work better)

4-6 hrs to antiinflammatory effects

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Considerations for chronic allergy/asthma management with corticosteroids:

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80-90% MDI dose swallowed, can lead to dysphonia

Generally no HPA axis problems until daily doses > 1500mcg adult/400mcg peds

51
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Best corticosteroid to use as antiemetic:

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Dexamethasone 8-10mg IV; E1/2t is 3 hrs, antiemetic effect lasts up to 24

52
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Corticosteroids for lumbar disc herniation:

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Triamcinolone 25-50mg or methylprednisolone 40-80mg for epidural injection
HPA axis suppression for 1-3 months

53
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Intra-op sequelae of HPA axis suppression:

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CV collapse

54
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Synthesis of glucagon:

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Produced by α cells of pancreas in response to hypoglycemia or ↑ plasma proteins

55
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MoA of glucagon:

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NON-ADRENERGIC enhancement of cAMP formation

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Effects of glucagon:

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↑ myocardial contractility/HR
↑ renal blood flow
↑ insulin secretion
↑ gluconeogenesis/glycogenolysis
↑ catecholamine release

↓ gastric motility
Relaxation of smooth muscle/vasodilator

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Indications for glucagon:

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↑ CO in β overblockade
Biliary dilation
Improves low CO, CHF
Enhanced AV node conduction in dig toxicity
Dx of pheo

Really only good for acute situations

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Dosage of glucagon:

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1-5mg IV or 5mcg/kg/min

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A/E of glucagon:

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Hyperglycemia (or paradoxical hypoglycemia)
Hypokalemia
N/V
Abrupt ↑ in HR in afib

60
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MoA of octreotide/somatostatin:

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Inhibit hormone release from GI tract/pancreas (GH, insulin, glucagon, VIP)

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Indications for octreotide/somatostatin:

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Carcinoid crisis
Hepatorenal syndrome
Esophageal varices

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Half-time of somatostatin vs. octreotide:

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Somatostatin: 3 min
Octreotide: 2.5 hours

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ADH action at V2:

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Collecting ducts in nephron - ↑ water permeability back into circulation

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ADH action at V1:

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Arterial smooth muscle vasoconstriction (takes large doses)

65
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Half-time of vasopressin:

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10-20 min

66
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Indications for vasopressin:

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DI
Esophageal varices (gets blood out of splanchnic circ)
Hemorrhagic/septic shock
ACLS

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A/E of vasopressin:

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↑ BP
Coronary vasoconstriction
GI hyperperistalsis

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DDAVP vs. vasopressin:

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DDAVP = vasopressin analogue with longer half-time (2.5 - 4.4 hrs), more selective for V2 vs. V1, better choice for DI

69
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DDAVP effects on endothelial cells:

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Stimulates secretion of vWF, tissue plasminogen activator, prostaglandins

70
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Labor induction dose of oxytocin:

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1-2 mU/min, increase 15-30 min by 1-2 mU/min until contractions 2-3 min apart

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Uterine atony dose of oxytocin:

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Up to 40 mU/min

72
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Anesthetic consideration for oxytocin:

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Blunted compensatory responses can see hypotension with oxytocin

73
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MoA of estrogen and progesterone:

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Estrogen: prevents FSH release
Progesterone: prevents LH release

74
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A/E of ovarian hormones:

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Thromboembolism
MI/stroke risk
HTN risk

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