Pharmacology Flashcards
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antithyroid agents
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block production of thyroid hormones in patients with hypersecretion disorders.
examples: methimazole, Tapazole, propylthiouracil
2
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corticosteroids
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Has many function. 1) regulates carbohydrate metabolism 2) strong anti-inflammatory action rheumatoid arthritis
examples: prednisone Deltasone
3
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oral hypoglycemic agents
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taken by mouth to cause a decrease in blood sugar; nit used for insulin-dependent patients.
examples: metformin, Glucophage, glipizide, Glucotrol
4
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vasopressin
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controls diabetes insipidus and promotes reabsorption of water in the kidney tubules
example: desmopressin acetate, Desmopressin, conivaptan, Vaprisol
