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what is the presentation of 17-alpha hydroxylase deficiency and tx for men and women?

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  • decreased sex hormones and cortisol, and increased in mineralocorticoids.
  • pt presents c elevated BP and hypokalemia
  • XY: decreased DHT may show cryptorchidism and indistinct genitalia.
    • tx: androgens, glucocorticoids and anti-HTN
  • XX: outwardly phenotypic female c normal internal sex organs but lack secondary sex characteristics
  • -tx: estrogens, anti-HTN
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what is the general mechanism of action of steroid hormones - estrogen, progesterone, testosterone?

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  1. binds to the cytosolic receptor
  2. hormone-receptor complex (HRC) travels into nucleus
  3. activation of HRC leads to changes in the rates of transcription of steroid hormone regulated genes - modulate gene expression
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what is the presentation of 21-alpha hydroxylase deficiency and tx?

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  • elevated sex hormones and decreased cortisol and mineralocorticoids.
  • presents c decreased of BP, hyperkalemia, elevated renin activity and vol depletion
  • over masculinization - pseudohermaphroditism in females
    • tx: fluids + salt repletion; administer cortisol to decrease ACTH
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what is the presentation of 11-beta hydroxylase deficiency and tx?

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  • elevated sex hormones and decreased cortisol, decreased mineralocorticoid (aldosterone) but increased increased 11-deoxycorticosterone.
  • pt presents c elevated BP d/t elevated mineralcoticoid 11-deoxycorticosterone.
  • over masculinization.
    • tx: estrogens, anti-HTN
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  1. what are sources of estrogen?
  2. what are the main estrogens?
  3. which one is more potent?
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  1. ovary, adrenal gland, placenta, and in the blood from aromatization
  2. estradiol, estrone, and estriol
  3. estradiol
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physiological effects of estrogens?

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  1. sexual devel
    - growth and devel of vagina, uterus, Fallopian tube and contribute to the breast enlargement.
    - secondary sexual characteristics in females.
  2. non-reproductive functions:
    - reduce bone resorption; prevent the bone loss
    - epiphyseal closure in long bones
  3. pro-coagulation state
    - increases factor II, VII, IX, X and XII
    - decreases anti-thrombin III, protein C and S
  4. favorable lipid profile
    - increase HDL
    - decrease LDL
  5. effect on hormone levels
    - increases the binding protein level of various hormones (cortisol, thyroxine, sex steroids)
    - free hormone level is unaffected
  6. increase cholesterol in bile- formation of gallstone
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clinically used estrogens?

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  1. estradiol (estrace)
  2. conjugated estrogen (premarin)
  3. ethinyl estradiol (estinyl)
  4. quinestrol (estrovis)
  5. estrone
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  1. estradiol (estrace)
  2. conjugated estrogen (premarin)
  3. ethinyl estradiol (estinyl)
  4. quinestrol (estrovis)
  5. estrone

PK?

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metabolize by CYP450.

combination c P-450 inducers can lead to failure of contraceptive effectiveness.

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  1. estradiol (estrace)
  2. conjugated estrogen (premarin)
  3. ethinyl estradiol (estinyl)
  4. quinestrol (estrovis)
  5. estrone

Clinical uses?

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  1. IM = long acting estrogen preparations are used in females c hypogandism.
  2. oral contraceptives in combo c progestins
    - suppress FSH and LH secretion and inhibit ovulation.
  3. postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
    - HRT help and reduce hot flashes, prevent bone loss and fractures, decreased incidence of colon cancer, decreased urogenital atrophy, and increased feeling of well-being.
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  1. estradiol (estrace)
  2. conjugated estrogen (premarin)
  3. ethinyl estradiol (estinyl)
  4. quinestrol (estrovis)
  5. estrone

Adverse effects?

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  1. increased incidence of thromboembolism, changes in CHO & lipid metabolism, increased risk of elevated BP.
  2. increased incidence of breast & endometrial cancers
  3. migraine, cholestasis, and mood changes.
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what is diethylstilbestrol (DES) and its a.e?

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a nonsteroidal estrogen agonist

used in pregnancy result in female child to infertility and vaginal cancer.

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  1. estradiol (estrace)
  2. conjugated estrogen (premarin)
  3. ethinyl estradiol (estinyl)
  4. quinestrol (estrovis)
  5. estrone

Contraindications?

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  1. hx of thromboembolism
  2. breast & endometrial cancer
  3. pregnancy
  4. liver disease
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Selective estrogen receptors modulators?

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  1. tamoxifen
  2. raloxifene
  3. toremifene
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tamoxifen

MOA?

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antagonist effect on breast tissue but agonistic effect on liver, endometrium and bone.

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tamoxifen

tx?

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breast cancer

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tamoxifen

A.E?

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hot flushes (antagonist) and thrombosis (agonistic)
risk of endometrial cancers.
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toremifene

tx?

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breast cancer and prevention of breast cancer in high-risk women

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raloxifene

MOA?

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antagonist at breast and but agonist at bone. no estrogenic effect on endometrium
no increased risk of endometrial cancer

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raloxifene

Clinical applications?

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  1. prophylaxis against breast cancers (in high risk pts)

2. prev of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

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estrogen receptor antagonist?

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fulvestrant

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fulvestrant

Tx?

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IM: breast cancer in tamoxifen resistant pts

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fulvestrant

A.E?

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hot flushes, infxn site rxns and HA.

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Aromatase inhibitors?

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  1. letrozole
  2. anastrozole
  3. exemestane
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  1. letrozole
  2. anastrozole
  3. exemestane

MOA?

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inhibit conversion of androgens to estrogen

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  1. letrozole
  2. anastrozole
  3. exemestane

A.E?

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hot flushes, decreased bone mineral density

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  1. letrozole
  2. anastrozole
  3. exemestane

tx?

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Oral: breast cancer as second line drugs following tamoxifen resistant

26
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  1. letrozole
  2. anastrozole
  3. exemestane

which is irreversible?

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exemestane

27
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Clomiphene

MOA?

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estrogen antagonist in hypothalamus and anterior pituitary -> prevents feedback inhibition of GnRH release by hypothalamus -> continued released of GnRH from hypothalamus -> LH and FSH from the pituitary -> ovulation

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Clomiphene

Tx?

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anovulatory infertility

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Clomiphene

A.E?

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  1. ovarian hyper-stimulation leading to enlargemnt of ovary
  2. multiple pregnancy
  3. hot flushes, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness and weight gain
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Progesterone

Physiological functions?

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  1. induces secretary changes in the endometrium and is required for the maintenance of pregnancy
  2. decreased uterine contractility
  3. decreased gall bladder contraction
  4. high doses suppress the gonadotropin secretion leading to anovulation in women.
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what are the progestins?

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  1. Desogestrel
  2. norelgestromin
  3. etonogestrel
  4. norgestimate (newer prep c lesser androgenic effects)
  5. drospirenone (a spironolactone derivative)
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  1. Desogestrel
  2. norelgestromin
  3. etonogestrel
  4. norgestimate
  5. drospirenone

Therapeutic uses?

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  1. alone or c estradiol for contraception
  2. combo c estrogen = hormone replacement therapy
  3. decreased incidence of endometrial hyperplasia & carcinoma caused by unopposed action of estrogens - pt may have irregular bleeding
  4. used in ovarian suppression - tx of dysmenorrhea & endometriosis
  5. dx estrogen secretion & for responsiveness of endometrium. menstruation occurs after progesterone adm. in pt c amenorrhea - occurs after 5-7 days after.
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  1. Desogestrel
  2. norelgestromin
  3. etonogestrel
  4. norgestimate
  5. drospirenone

Adverse effects?

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long term:

  1. weight gain
  2. depression
  3. edema, acne
  4. decreased HDL, HTN
  5. thrombophlebitis
  6. cholestatic jaundice
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antiprogestins?

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  1. mifepristone

2. danazol

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mifepristone

Pharmacodynamics?

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competitive inhibitor of progesterone & glucocorticoid receptors

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mifepristone

Uses?

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  • controversial “morning after” drug used as an abortifacient.
  • given c PG-E or PG-F to increase myometrial contraction
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mifepristone

A.E?

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excessive bleeding, GI effects - nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain.

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danazol

pharmacodynamics?

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  • partial agonist of progestin, androgen and glucocorticoid receptors
39
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danazol

PK?

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inhibitor of P450 in gonadal steroid synthesis

40
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danazol

clinical application?

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endometriosis and fibrocystic disease of breast

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danazol

A.E?

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  1. hepatitis - abnl liver function tests and drug interaction d/t P450 inhibition
  2. masculizing effects - acne, hirsutism, mentrual disturbances.
42
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what are some androgens?

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DHT (most potent)
testosterone
androstenedione

43
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testosterone

physiological effects?

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  1. wolffian duct
  2. bone formation
  3. muscle growth
  4. spermatogenesis
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Hihydroxytestosterone (DHT)

physiological effects?

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  1. growth of external genetalia
  2. prostate growth
  3. scalp hair loss
  4. acne
  5. facial/body hair
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what are some synthetic androgens?

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  1. oxandrolone
  2. stanozolol
  3. fluoxymesterone
  4. oxymetholone
  5. nandrolone
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  1. oxandrolone
  2. stanozolol
  3. fluoxymesterone
  4. oxymetholone
  5. nandrolone

clinical uses?

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  1. substitution therapy in hypogonadism
  2. increase bone density (prev osteoporosis), could be used in increasing muscle mass (+ve nitrogen balance)
  3. some cases of aplastic anemia
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  1. oxandrolone
  2. stanozolol
  3. fluoxymesterone
  4. oxymetholone
  5. nandrolone

A.E?

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  1. over-masculinization
  2. in women could lead to hirsutism, suppression of menses, acne, and clitoral enlargement
  3. cholestatic jaundice (elevated serum transaminations)
  4. prostatic hypertrophy
  5. premature closure of epiphysis
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what are some androgen receptor antagonists?

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  1. flutamide - a substitued anilide
  2. bicalutamide
  3. nilutamide
49
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Finasteride

MOA?

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5-alpha reductase inhibitor

inhibit conversion of testosterone to DHT

50
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finasteride

uses?

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BPH and promotes hair growth

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finasteride

A.E?

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gynecomastia and impotence

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Ketoconazole

MOA?

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adrenal and gonadal steroid synthesis inhibitor

53
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ketoconazole

uses?

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prostate cancer but not first line drug

54
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ketoconazole

A.E?

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may have drug interactions c other steroids d/t inhibiting P450

55
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what are some other antiandrogens?

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  1. leuprolide
  2. goserelin
  3. nafarelin
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  1. leuprolide
  2. goserelin
  3. nafarelin

MOA?

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agonists at GnRH receptors: increase LH and FSH c intermitten adm.
Antagonists: decreased LH and FSH prolonged and continuous adm.
- d/t downregulate GnRH receptors in pituitary

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  1. leuprolide
  2. goserelin
  3. nafarelin

uses?

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  • prostate cancer, uterine fibroids, and precocious puberty

- used in infertility c pulsatile dosing

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spironolactone

MOA and uses?

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decreased aldosterone and competes DHT.

used in Hirsutism

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Cyproterone

MOA and uses?

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  • progesteronal effect suppresses LH and FSH

- used in hirsutism and to decrease excessive sexual drive in men.

60
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degarelix and abarelix

MOA and uses?

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  • GnRH receptor antagonists, decrease LH and FSH

- used in prostate cancer

61
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finasteride and dutasteride

MOA, uses, A.E?

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  1. 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
  2. reducing the size of prostate gland.
  3. A.E = decreased libido and ejaculatory or erectile dysfunction
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Terazosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin and alfuzosin

MOA, uses, A.E?

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  1. alpha1-adrenergic antagonists
  2. relive outlet obstruction of the bladder by reducing the tension of prostatic smooth muscle in the prostate, prostate capsule, and bladder neck.
  3. A.E = orthostatic hypotension, dizziness.
63
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what are the effects of the combination therapy of alpha1-adrenergic antagonist and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors?

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greatest reduction in the sxs of BPH, such as acute urinary retention, urinary incontinence, renal insufficiency, or recurrent urinary tract infxns.

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