Hypothalamic/Pituitary Hormones Flashcards
Synthetic GHRH- Available Drugs
Sermorelin
Recombinant GH- Available Drugs
Somatropin
Somatrem
Recombinant GH: Somatropin, Somatrem- Mech of Action
Replace GH
Recombinant GH: Somatropin, Somatrem- Clinical Use
GROWTH FAILURE IN CHILDREN ASSOCIATED WITH: GH deficiency chronic renal failure Prader-Willi syndrome Turner syndrome idiopathic short stature small-for-gestational age condition
GH deficiency in adults, wasting in AIDS patients, patients with short-bowel syndromes
Controversially used for anti-aging or by athletes
Recombinant GH: Somatropin, Somatrem- Adverse Effects/Contraindications
leukemia rapid growth of melanocytic lesions hypothyroidism insulin resistance arthralgia
Contraindicated in pediatric patients with closed epiphyses, active underlying intracranial lesion or malignancy, proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
Caution in diabetes.
Recombinant GH: Somatropin, Somatrem- Drug Rxns
inducer of Cyp450
Recombinant IGF-1- Available Drugs
Mecasermin
Recombinant IGF1: Mecasermin- Clinical Use
children where IGF1 deficiency is due to mutations of GH receptor- Laron Dwarfism or the development of ant GH antibodies
Somatostatin Analogues- Available Drugs
OCTREOTIDE
Lanreotide
Somatostatin Analogues: OCTREOTIDE, Lanreotide- Mech of Action
inhibit GH release
Somatostatin Analogues: OCTREOTIDE, Lanreotide- Elimination
long lasting compared to natural Somatostatin
Somatostatin Analogues: OCTREOTIDE, Lanreotide- Clinical Use
to control pituitary adenoma growth in Acromegaly, reduction of symptoms in Carcinoid crisis & VIP-secreting tumors, to control acute GI bleeding
Somatostatin Analogues: OCTREOTIDE, Lanreotide- Adverse Effects/Contraindications
GI discomfort cardiac effects (sinus bradycardia conduction disturbances) hypoglycemia gallstone
Contraindicated in hypersensitivity
Somatostatin Analogues: OCTREOTIDE, Lanreotide- Drug Rxn
increases availability of Bromocriptine
GH Receptor Antagonist- Available Drugs
Pegvisomant
GH Receptor Antagonists: Pegvisomant- Mech of Action
antagonist of GH receptor–> decrease IGF1 levels
GH Receptor Antagonists: Pegvisomant- Clinical Use
Acromegaly that is refractory to other modes of treatment (such as surgical, radiologic or pharmacologic)
Patients should get regular MRI to check adenoma size, and liver function tests
GH Receptor Antagonists: Pegvisomant- Adverse Effects/Contraindications
increased pituitary adenoma size, elevated serum aminotransferase levels
Contraindicated in hypersensitivity