Pharmacology of Adrenal Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Glucocorticoid Replacement
A
Cortisol
Prednisone
Cortisone
2
Q
Mineralcorticoid Replacement
A
Fludrocortisone
3
Q
Glucocorticoid Replacement AE
A
Hyperglycemia HPA suppression Anti-inflammatory Osteoporosis Cushing's
4
Q
Secondary insufficiency
A
Gluco not Mineral
5
Q
Acute Adrenal Insufficiency
A
Endo Emergency
IV Cortisol
6
Q
Cushing’s Treatment
A
Surgery
Radiotherapy
Steroidogenic
7
Q
Steroidogenic Inhibitors MOA
A
Inhibit 11 beta hydroxylase
8
Q
Steroidogenic Inhibitors drugs
A
Metyrapone (Metopirone)
Aminoglutethimide (Cytadren)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Etomidate
My Armpits Kill E.coli
9
Q
Adrenolytic Agents
A
Mitotane (Lysodren
10
Q
GC Receptor Antagonists
A
Mifepristone (Mifeprex)
11
Q
Conn’s Disease
A
Primary Hyperaldosteronism
12
Q
Conn’s Treatment
A
MCR antagonists
13
Q
MCR Antagonists
A
Spironolactone (aldactone)
Eplerenone (inspra)
