Mechanisms/Drug Class Flashcards
what is the MoA of glucocorticoid receptor agonists
mimic cortisol function by acting as agonists at the glucocorticoid receptor
prednisone
glucocorticoid rec agonist
prednisolone
glucocorticoid rec agonist
methylprednisolone
glucocorticoid rec agonist
dexamethasone
glucocorticoid rec agonist
hydrocortisone
glucocorticoid rec agonist
fluticasone
glucocorticoid rec agonist
beclomethasone
glucocorticoid rec agonist
flunisolide
glucocorticoid rec agonist
triamcinolone
glucocorticoid rec agonist
budesonide
glucocorticoid rec agonist
what is the MoA of glucocorticoid rec antagonists
competitive antagonist of cortisol action at the glucocorticoid receptor
mifepristone (RU-486)
glucocorticoid receptor antagonist
what in the MoA of inhibitor of glucocorticoid synthesis
inhibit various steps in glucocorticoid hormone biosynthesis
mitotane
inhibitor of glucocorticoid synthesis