GI/GU& REPRODUCTION Flashcards
what causes prostatic enlargement?
diphydrotestosterone ( DHT)
pharmacological treatment for BPH
alpha blockers ( silodosin, alfuzosin, tamsulosin)
5- alpha reductase inhibitors (Finasteride, dutasteride)
Phosphodiesterase type ( tadalafil)
antimuscarinics and beta 3 agonist
which alpha blockers is selective vs non selective
selective: silodosin, alfuzosin, tamsulosin
non selective: doxazosin, terazosin
MOA of alpha blockers, side effects
mediates smooth muscle activity in the bladder neck, which allows for improved urinary flow rate
AE: hypotension, dizziness, somnolence, fatigue, dyspnea
Unique AE of tamsulosin
intraoperative floppy iris syndrome, cataract formation,
retrograde ejaculation
counselling points for alpha blockers
administer silodosin and alfuzosin with food, tamsulosin may be administered with or without food
does alpha blocker provide reduction of prostate
no, symptomatic relieve only
MOA of finasteride and dutasteride
blocks conversion of testosterone to DHT
Onset of 5 alpha reductase vs alpha blockers
5 alpha: 6 -12 months
alpha: immediate
AE of finasteride and dus-
impotence, sexual dysf, decreased libido, gynecomastia ( rare)
which agent to avoid when crcl< 30 ml/min
silodosin
tadalafil
AE of tadalafil
dyspepsia, headache, nasal congestion, back pain, flushing, visual disturbances, permanent vision or hearing loss ( rare)
MOA of desmopressin
synthetic analogue of the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin. useful in men with nocturnal polyuria
AE of desmopressin
Hyponatremia, xerostomia ( dry mouth), headache, dizziness, abdominal pain
** sodium levels must be taken at baseline in all men, followed by 7 days and 30 days after initiation of therapy
what combination is recommended for BPH
alpha blocker+ 5 alpha reductase inhibitor
rapid relief by alpha blocker and sustained relief by reductase inhibtior
which agent may be choosen if symptoms were predominantly storages symptoms?
antimuscarinics and beta 3 agonist (Mirabegron)
When does progesterone peak during the menstrual cycle?
During the middle of the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
when does estrogen peak d
before ovulation
can the Evra patch be used for women weighing >90 kg
no
which type of COC decreases acne
Estrogen dominant ( higher estrogen) progestins with higher androgenic activity may likely increase acne
early cycle bleeding is likely due to
insufficient estrogen
late cycle bleeding is likely due to
insufficient progestin
advantages and disadvantages of progestin only
ad: decreased dysmenorrhea, bleeding, risk of endometrial cancer
- lower doses of progestin
- best for patients that have a contraindication to combined hormonal use
dis: tight regular schedule ( >3 hr= missed dose)
- higher incidence of ectopic pregnancy
- irregular bleeding
what is the main disadvantage of depo provera
delayed fertility up to 1 yeaer
weight gain
black box warning of increase risk of osteoporosis