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Pituitary Flashcards

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Growth hormone deficiency

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Anterior pituitary disfunction

Growth hormone (somatotropin) deficiency

Acromegaly
GH excess in adults

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Drug for GH excess

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Octreotide

Mimics somatostatin
Inhibits GH release

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Posterior pituitary drugs

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Vasopressin and desmopressin
•Both used for reduction of urine output in diabetes insipidus

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Desmopressin

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Tx of diabetes insipidus
PO or intranasal
Also useful for clotting disorders
•Hemophilia A

•Vasoconstricting effect of vasopressin

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