Pharmacology Gonadal Steroids/Reproductive Hormones Flashcards

1
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Progesterone A is mostly a transcripitional (activator/repressor)

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activator

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Progesterone B is mostly a transcripitional (activator/repressor)

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repressor

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3
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Cross reacts with other steroid receptors more than natural progesterone

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Norethindrone

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4
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Used in combination type contraceptives

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Norethindorne Ethinyl estrodiol (most common)

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5
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_____: progestin with enhanced activity as minoeralocorticoid (agonist/antagonist) and androgen (agonist/antagonist)

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Drospirenone (oral)AntagonistAntagonist

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6
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____: selective progesterone receptor modulator (PRM) Used for: ___

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Ulipristal (oral)Can be agonist or antagonist, depending on tissue Post sex contraceptive

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7
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____: Progesterone antagonistUsed for abortions

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Minfepristone (oral)

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8
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Estrone sulfate (oral) used in ___

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hormone replacement therapy

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9
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1st non-steroidal estrogens No longer in useBad side effects of offspring and mothers

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Diethylstilbestrol (DES)

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10
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Environmental contaminant with estrogen-like effects

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Bisphenol A (BPA)

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11
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Tamoxifen (oral)

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Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)Agonist or antagonist depending on tissue

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12
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Contraception

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ProgestinsEstrogensProgesterone receptor modulator (PRM)

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13
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Suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis

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ProgestinsEstrogens

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14
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Replacement therapy

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ProgestinsEstrogensSelective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)

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15
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Ovulation inductions

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Estrogen antagonistsAromatase inhibitors

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16
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Breast cancer therapy

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Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)Aromatase inhibitors

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17
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Abortion

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Progesterone antagonists

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18
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Continuous administration of progestin as contraceptive agents Oral (daily) (2)

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NorethindroneNorgestrel

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19
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IM injections (every 3 months) of progestins as contraceptive agents

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Medroxyprogesterone acetate

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20
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Subcutaneous implants (every 3 years) of progestins as contraceptive agents

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Etongestrel Most effective

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21
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IUDs (every 1-5 years) of progestins as contraceptive agents

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NorethidroneNorgestrel Most effective

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22
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Mechanisms of action of progestins (2)

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  1. Decrease amount and increase viscosity of cervical mucus –> Prevent fertilization b/c sperm can’t reach egg2. Inhibit gonadotropin secretion –> Prevent ovulation
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23
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Oral preparation of progestins + estrogens as contraceptive agents contain:

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Norethidrone or drospirenone (progestin)Ethinyl estradiol (estrogen)

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24
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Mechanisms of action of progestins + estrogens (2)

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  1. Inhibit hypothalamus and pituitary –> prevent ovulation2. Progestins: Decrease amount and increase viscosity of cervical mucus –> Prevent fertilization b/c sperm can’t reach egg
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25
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Efficacy of combination-type contraceptives is reduced by: (2)

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  1. Rifampin family of antibiotics 2. Anticonvulsants
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26
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Postcoital contraceptives contain:

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2-4x the amount of progestins

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27
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Mechanism of action of postcoital contraceptives (non prescription)

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Inhibitory effect of progesterone on gonadotropin secretion but using high dosesOnly if ovulation has not occurred prior to unprotected intercourse, must be taken before LH surge

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28
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Postcoital contraceptive more effective than norgestrel and maintains efficacy for longer times, 5 days after unprotected intercourse

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ELLA: selective progesterone receptor modulator, PRM (ulipristal)

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29
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Mechanism of action of postcoital contraceptive (prescription)

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  1. Antagonist of progesterone receptor in granulosa cells: progesterone action on granulosa cell progesterone receptor is essential for follicular rupture (ovulation) 2. Agonist of progesterone receptor in hypothalamus and pituitary –> delays LH surge by mimicking inhibitory actions of progesterone on gonadotropin secretion
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30
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____ used to suppress hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis in treatment of dysmenorrhea and endometriosis

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Progestins

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31
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____ used as replacement therapy in ovarian dysfunction

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Progestin/estrogen combinations

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32
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____ used as replacement therapy for treatment of postmenopausal symptoms and postmenopausal osteoporosis

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Progestin/estrogen combinations Lowest effective dose and shortest duration possible

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33
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Agonist or antagonist in bone?Estradiol

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Agonist

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34
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Agonist or antagonist in breast?Estradiol

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Agonist

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35
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Agonist or antagonist in CV system?Estradiol

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Agonist

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36
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Agonist or antagonist in endometrium?Estradiol

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Agonist

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37
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Agonist or antagonist in vaginal epithelium?Estradiol

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Agonist

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38
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Agonist or antagonist in bone?Clomiphene/Fulvestrant

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Antagonist

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39
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Agonist or antagonist in breast?Clomiphene/Fulvestrant

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Antagonist

40
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Agonist or antagonist in CV system?Clomiphene/Fulvestrant

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Antagonist

41
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Agonist or antagonist in endometrium?Clomiphene/Fulvestrant

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Antagonist

42
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Agonist or antagonist in vaginal epithelium?Clomiphene/Fulvestrant

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Antagonist

43
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Agonist or antagonist in bone?Tamoxifen

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Agonist

44
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Agonist or antagonist in breast?Tamoxifen

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Antagonist

45
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Agonist or antagonist in CV system?Tamoxifen

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Agonist

46
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Agonist or antagonist in endometrium?Tamoxifen

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Agonist

47
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Agonist or antagonist in vaginal epithelium?Tamoxifen

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Agonist

48
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Agonist or antagonist in bone?Raloxifene

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Agonist

49
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Agonist or antagonist in breast?Raloxifene

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Antagonist

50
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Agonist or antagonist in CV system?Raloxifene

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Agonist

51
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Agonist or antagonist in endometrium?Raloxifene

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Neutral

52
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Agonist or antagonist in vaginal epithelium?Raloxifene

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Neutral

53
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Agonist or antagonist in bone?Ospemifene

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Agonist

54
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Agonist or antagonist in breast?Ospemifene

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Antagonist

55
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Agonist or antagonist in CV system?Ospemifene

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Agonist

56
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Agonist or antagonist in endometrium?Ospemifene

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Neutral

57
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Agonist or antagonist in vaginal epithelium?Ospemifene

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Agonist

58
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Agonist or antagonist in bone?Bazedoxifene

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Agonist

59
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Agonist or antagonist in breast?Bazedoxifene

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Antagonist

60
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Agonist or antagonist in endometrium?Bazedoxifene

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Antagonist

61
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Agonist or antagonist in vaginal epithelium?Bazedoxifene

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Agonist

62
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Clomiphene is used to ____. It is a ____.

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Induced ovulation Estrogen receptor antagonist

63
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When clomiphene is given in early stages of follicular phase of menstrual cycle, _____

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prevent the early inhibitory effects of estrogen on gonadotropin secretion –> enhance stimulatory effect of endogenous estrogens on gonadotropin secretion during periovulatory period

64
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Raloxifene is a ____.Used as estrogen agonist in ____Antagonist in ____

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SERM Bone: postmenopausal symptoms, osteoporosisBreast: estrogen dependent breast cancer

65
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____ has the advantage as a SERM by not being an agonist in endometrium. Does not stimulate endometrial proliferation.

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Raloxifene

66
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____: Approved for treatment of vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women.Agonistic effects on vaginal epithelium.

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Ospemifene

67
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____: Approved for treatment of postmonopausal symptoms (Agonistic/antagonistic) effects on bone and (agonistic/antagonistic) effect on breast and endometrium

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BazedoxifeneAgonisticAntagonistic

68
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____: inhibit conversion of androgens to estrogens.Used for: (2)

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Aromatase inhibitors1. Treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women2. Induce ovulation

69
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Steroidal aromatase inhibitor

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Exemestane

70
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Non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor

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Anastrozole

71
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____: progesterone receptor antagonistUsed for: (3)

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RU486, mifepristone 1. Abortions (followed by oral prostaglandin agonist to induce uterine contractions) 2. Postcoital contraception: antagonizes progesterone actions everywhere, including endometrium 3. Glucocorticoid antagonist: treatment of Cushing’s and type 2 diabetes

72
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Testosterone is metabolize to ____ by ____

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Dihydrotestosterone5-alpha-reductase

73
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Testosterone analogs (2) that are modified at C17. Can be taken orally.

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  1. methyltestosterone (-OH)2. danazole (C triple bond)
74
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Testosterone esters administered ____

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intramuscularly

75
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Testosterone administered ____ (2)

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  1. transdermally2. buccal tablets
76
Q

____ effective when given orally but have more side effects, especially hepatic toxicity.

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17 alpha-alkylated androgens (Danazol)

77
Q

Used to treat syndromes of androgen excess or androgen-dependent disorders

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Antiandrogens

78
Q

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (2)

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Antiandrogens:FinasterideDutasteride

79
Q

Androgen receptor antagonists (3)

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Antiandrogens:FlutamideBicalutamideNilutamide

80
Q

Inhibitors of steroid synthesis (2)

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Antiandrogens:KetoconazoleSpironolactone

81
Q

____ used to treat male-pattern baldness

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Finasteride

82
Q

____ inhibits testicular, adrenal and ovarian steroidogenesis

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Ketoconazole

83
Q

____ inhibits 17-alpha hydroxylase, androgen receptor, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist

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Spironolactone

84
Q

Side effect of antiandrogens

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Gynecomastia

85
Q

Side effect of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors

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Persistent sexual dysfunction

86
Q

Male contraceptive made of:

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Testosterone and nestorone (progestin) transdermally

87
Q

Pulsatile GNRH (increases/decreases) _____ secretion from _____.

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IncreasesGonadotropinPituitary

88
Q

____: stimulate gonadotropin secretionUsed to treat:Administered in ____fashion

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Synthetic GnRH: gonadorelinTreats: delayed puberty in boys and girls, anovulatory disorders in womenPulsatile

89
Q

Suppression of gonadotropin secretion used for: (4)

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  1. treatment of endometriosis and dysmenorrhea 2. ovulation induction 3. Precocious puberty 4. Androgen excess in males
90
Q

Long-acting synthetic GnRH agonist

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Luprolide - injectableAct like suppression of gonadotropin secretion due to desensitization

91
Q

GnRH antagonist

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cetrorelix - injectable

92
Q

____ IM injection induce follicular growth

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FSH (GONAL-F)

93
Q

____ IM injection induce ovulation

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CG (PREGNYL) - longer half lifeLH (LUVERIS)

94
Q

1st drug used to treat female infertility

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Long acting GnRH agonist or GnRH antagonist to prevent endogenous gonadotropin secretion

95
Q

2nd drug used to treat female infertility

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FSH to induce follicular growth

96
Q

3rd drug used to treat female infertility

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LH or hCG to induce ovulation when follicular growth is deemed appropriate