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Pharmacology of Hormonal Contraceptives Flashcards

1
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Estrogen receptor mechanisms?

A

Steroid/lipophilic
Binds to receptor in cytoplasm
Leads to altered gene expression and mRNA synthesis

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2
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What is the most potent estrogen?

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Estradiol

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3
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What are the most common synthetic forms?

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Ethinyl estradiol and mestanol

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4
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Estradiol is not used because?

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Poor oral bioavailability due to rapid first pass metabolism

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5
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Ester does what?

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Allows longer duration of action

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6
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Estrogens cause what?

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Proliferative changes in the endometrium and increase the amount of cervical mucus

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7
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Estrogen ADME

A 
wide VofD
Free drug is the active form
Estradiol is eliminated rapidly but the synthetics are eliminated slower
Into the urine
Show enterohepatic re-circulation
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Estrogen Adverse Effects

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Increased risk of breast, endometrial, cervical, vaginal cancer
Increased risk of MI, DVT, or PE
Severe migraine, n/v, reactivation or exacerbate endometriosis

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9
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Pregnanes Example

A

Medroxyprogesterone acetate

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10
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Estranes Example

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Nortestosterone

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11
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Estranes Properties

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Exhibit progestational, androgenic (facial hair) and other activities

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12
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Gonanes Example

A

Norgestrel

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13
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Gonanes Properties

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No estrogenic effects, diminished androgenic activity

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14
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Progestin activity on the reproductive tract development

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Thickening of cervical mucous

Decrease progesterone at end of cycle –> menstruation

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15
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Progestin activity on CNS

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Induce 0.6 degrees C –> depressant activity

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16
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Progestin activity on metabolic effects

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Decreased effects of insulin, enhanced fat deposition

17
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Progestin Receptor Mechanisms

A

Lipophilic
Receptors in the cell
Leads to altered gene expression and mRNA synthesis

18
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Progestin ADME

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Limited oral bioavailability due to hepatic metabolism
Broad distribution
In urine

19
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Progestins bind to?

A

SHBG and albumin (plasma proteins)

20
Q

Progestin adverse effects

A

Etopic pregnancy
Irregularm unpredictable spotting
Weight change
Abnormal glucose tolerance test

21
Q

Monophasic

A

21 days with hormones + 7 without

22
Q

Biphasic

A

Two different doses of hormones for 21 days

23
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Triphasic

A

Three different doses of hormones for 21 days

24
Q

Progestin only

A

Less effective
Needs to be taken at the SAME time every day
Irregular and unpredictable menstrual bleeding

25
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Combination Oral Contraceptives

A

Progestin + Estrogen
Alters cervical mucous
Inhospitable endometrial lining
PREVENTS ovulation

26
Q

Progestin in contraceptives?

A

Thicken cervical muculs
Slows sperm transport
Impairs implantation in the endometrium
Suppresses LH surge (ovulation)

27
Q

Estrogen in contraceptives?

A 
Stabilizes endometerial lining
Suppresses FSH (prevents a dominant follicle)
28
Q

Menstranol is?

A

50% less potent than ethinyl estradiol bc it has to be convert to it first

29
Q

Extended cycle OCs

A

84 hormone pills +7 days of placebo

4 menstrual cycles per year

30
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Continuous cycle OCs

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Hormones for 21 days and then low-dose E&P for 4-7 days

31
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Both extended and continuous cycle can lead to

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Decreased amount of bleeding and ultimately amenorrhea

32
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Side effects of OCs

A

N/V
MI, stroke, emboli
Breast enlargement
Breakthrough bleeding

33
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Serious Side Effects of OCs?

A

Blood clots
ACHES
Cancer
Gall bladder

34
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ACHES stands for

A 
Abdominal pain
Chest pain
Headaches
Eye problems
Swelling and leg pain (DVT)
35
Q

Precaution for use of COC

A 
>35
Smoking
HTN
Dyslipidemia
Diabetes
Headaches
Breast cancer
Thromboembolism
Obesity
36
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Obesity problem?

A

The hormones will go hide in the fat cells of the body and not cause the effects they needed

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