Pharmacology for Repro Flashcards
Leuprolide
GnRH analog
Clomiphene
SERM:
Antagonist of estrogen receptors in hypothalamus
What is clomiphene used to treat?
infertility due to anovulation (eg PCOS)
Tamoxifen
SERM:
antagonist breast tissue
agonist uterus, bone
Raloxifene
SERM:
Agonist bone
antagonist uterus
What SERM is used to treat osteoporosis
raloxifene
Anastrozole
aromatase inhibitor
Exemestane
aromatase inhibitor
What are aromatase inhibitors used for?
postmenopausal women with breast cancer
What is the action of oral contraceptives?
inhibit LH/FSH, prevent estrogen surge
Terbutaline
b2 agonist, decr uterin contraction
Danazol
partial agonist of androgen receptors
What is danazol used to treat
endometriosis, hereditary angioedema
What does flutamide inhibit?
nonsteroidal competitive inhibitor of testosterone receptor
What is the anti-androgen function of ketoconazole
inhibits 17-20 desmolase