Hormones and Hormone Antagonists Flashcards
hormones produces by the sex organs which play an important role in the development of sexual characteristics
Sex hormone
examples of sex hormones
Medroxyprogesterone (Provera),
drug that prevents contraception
Hormonal contraceptive
examples of hormonal contraceptive
Lonorgestrol + Ethinylestradiol (Minipril), Drospirenone + Ethinylestradiol (Yaz)
hormone that maintains metabolic function and normal metabolic rate
thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism)
examples of thyroid hormones
Levothyroxine sodium (Eltroxin), Liothyronine Sodium
drug that reduces thyroid hormone action, usually inhibiting hormone synthesis
Anti-thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
examples of anti-thyroid
Metrimazole (Tapazole) , Propyl Thiouracil
drug that supplies insulin or stimulates the secretion of insulin
anti-diabetic
examples of anti-diabetic
Metformin, (Gliclazide) Diamicron