Hormonal (Endocrine) Drugs Flashcards
List the most common hormonal (endocrine) diseases in veterinary medicine
Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism) and Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism).
What species is mainly affected by hypothyroidism?
Dogs
What species is mainly affected by hyperthyroidism?
Cats
What species is mainly affected by diabetes mellitus?
Dogs and cats
What species is mainly affected by Cushing’s disease
Dogs
What is usually monitored when treating hypothyroidism?
Thyroid level. 1 month after starting treatment and approximately every 6 months thereafter.
What drug is used to treat hypothyroidism?
Levothyroxine
What drug is used to treat hyperthyroidism?
Methimazole
What is usually monitored when treating hyperthyroidism?
Thyroid level, kidney parameters and red and white blood cells. Usually 3-4 weeks after starting the medication and approximately every 4-6 months thereafter.
What drug is used to treat diabetes mellitus?
Insulin
What is the most common insulin used in dogs?
Caninsulin (Porcine lente insulin)
What is the most common insulin used in cats?
Glargine
When providing clients with insulin syringes what is a critical piece information to ensure that it is done safely.
Find out what insulin that animal is taking and ensure that the correct syringes are provided.
How is the treatment of diabetes mellitus monitored?
With glucose curves
What are the names of the of the drug used to treat Cushing’s disease?
Vetoryl is the trade name and trilostane is the drug name
