Pharmacology of Gonadal Hormones 5 Flashcards

Describe the actions and applications of agents that inhibit gonadal hormone synthesis or action.

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What are the common androgen receptor antagonists?

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  • Flutamide
    • treat hirsutism in females
    • treat prostatic carcinoma and satyriasis in males
  • Spironolactone
    • aldosterone antagonist
    • can inhibit androgen receptors
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What are the common 5-alpha reductase (synthesis) inhibitors?

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  • Finasteride (vs. type 2)
  • Dutasteride (vs. types 1 and 2)
  • Used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy
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What is gossypol?

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  • Cottonseed derivative
  • Damages seminiferous tubules and decreases sperm
  • Has been used as a male contraceptive for this “antigerminal” action
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