Pharmacology of Pituitary Adenomas (quick review) Flashcards

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Prolactinoma

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Bromocriptine- dopamine agonist

Cabergoline- dopamine receptor agonist on D2 receptors

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Adenomas causing acromegaly

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Somatostatin analogues: octreotide, lanreotide
Cabergoline- dopamine receptor agonist on D2 receptors
Pegvisomant (GHR antagonist)

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Adenomas causing Cushing’s

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Ketoconazole
Mifepristone
Cabergoline- dopamine receptor agonist on D2 receptors
Mitotane
Etomidate
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TSH secreting adenomas

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Somatostatin analogues: octreotide, lanreotide

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Non-functioning adenomas

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Somatostatin analogues: octreotide, lanreotide

Cabergoline- dopamine receptor agonist on D2 receptors

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