Hypothalamic-pituitary Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment of genetic short stature, failure to thrive
A
SOMATROPIN
2
Q
Recombinany human GH
Acts through GH receptors to increase the production of IGF1
A
Somatropin
3
Q
Somatostatin receptor agonist
Mgmt for Acromegaly and Variceal bleeding
A
Octreotide
4
Q
Treatment for hyperprolactinemia, prolactinoma
A
Bromocriptine
5
Q
For labor induction or augmentation
Control of PP hemorrhage
Syntesized at Hypothalamus Paraventricular area
A
Oxytoxin
6
Q
Treatment for central diabetes
A
Desmopressi