Lec 4 Pituitary Pharm Flashcards
1
Q
What is general rule for administration of peptide hormones?
A
no bioavailability if given orally –> give parenterally or subQ
2
Q
What is a side effect of giving IGF-1?
A
hypoglycemia –> you should eat when you take it
3
Q
How do you treat CRH/ACTH deficiency?
A
glucocorticoids
4
Q
What happens in gonadotropin axis?
A
have pulasatiel GHRH –> stimulates FSH/LH secretion