Repro-Endo Final Flashcards
What is leuprolide?
Synthetic GnRH agonist that can be used to downregulate GnRH receptors to decrease secretion of FSH and LH if used continuously Treats prostate cancer, precocious puberty, endometriosis, metastatic breast cancer (premenopausal)
What is oxytocin?
Stimulates contraction of myoepithelium of uterine smooth muscle and mammary alveoli Used to induce labor and eject milk
What is vasopressin?
Binds to V2 receptors in collecting tubules, increases traslocation of AQP2, and increases water resorption Binds to V1 receptors in vascular smooth muscle causing constriction Treats central diabetes insipidus, cardiac arrest, bleeding of esophageal varices
What is insulin lispro?
Rapid-acting insulin Post-prandial glucose control for T1DM, T2DM, GDM
What is insulin aspart?
Rapid-acting insulin Post-prandial glucose control for T1DM, T2DM, GDM
What is insulin glulisine?
Rapid-acting insulin Post-prandial glucose control for T1DM, T2DM, GDM
What is NPH insulin/insulin isophane?
Intermediate-acting insulin Glucose control for T1DM, T2DM, GDM
What is insulin glargine?
Long-acting insulin Precipitates at injection site due to low pH –> extended release (no peak) Basal glucose control for T1DM, T2DM, GDM
What is insulin detemir?
Long-acting insulin Fatty acid side chain enhances association to albumin Basal glucose control for T1DM, T2DM, GDM
What is pramlintide?
Amylin analog that delays gastric empyting, decreases postprandial glucagon secretion, and improves satiety Treats T1DM and T2DM Used with rapid-acting insulin
What is exenatide?
GLP-1 analog that increases insulin secretion, decreases glucagon secretion, slows gastric emptying, and increases satiety Treats T2DM May cause weight loss, pancreatitis
What is liraglutide?
GLP-1 analog that increases insulin secretion, decreases glucagon secretion, slows gastric emptying, and increases satiety Treats T2DM May cause weight loss, pancreatitis
What is glyburide?
Sulfonylureas block ATP-sensitive K+ channels –> cell depolarization and calcium influx –> insulin secretion Treats T2DM May cause hypoglycemia
What is glipizide?
ATP-sensitive K+ channels –> cell depolarization and calcium influx –> insulin secretion Treats T2DM May cause hypoglycemia
What is glimepiride?
ATP-sensitive K+ channels –> cell depolarization and calcium influx –> insulin secretion Treats T2DM May cause hypoglycemia
What is repaglinide?
Drugs that works similar to sulfonylureas
What is metformin?
A biguanide that reduces hepatic glucoeogenesis and improves peripheral glucose uptake and utilization Treats T2DM and polycystic ovarian syndrome May cause lactic acidosis (contraindicated in renal failure)
What is pioglitazone?
Thiazolidinedione that activates the PPARγ receptor which increases insulin sensitivity Treats T2DM and polycystic ovarian syndrome May cause weight gain via fluid retention and heart failure
What is rosiglitazone?
Thiazolidinedione that activates the PPARγ receptor which increases insulin sensitivity Treats T2DM and polycystic ovarian syndrome May cause weight gain via fluid retention and heart failure
What is acarbose?
An α-glucosidase inhibitors which prevents breakdown of carbs and absorption of glucose Treats T2DM
What is miglitol?
An α-glucosidase inhibitors which prevents breakdown of carbs and absorption of glucose Treats T2DM
What is alogliptin?
DPP-4 inhibitor which prolongs activity of GLP-1 thus increasing insulin secretion and decreasing glucagon secretion Treats T2DM May cause pancreatitis, urinary or respiratory infections
What is linagliptin?
DPP-4 inhibitor which prolongs activity of GLP-1 thus increasing insulin secretion and decreasing glucagon secretion Treats T2DM May cause pancreatitis, urinary or respiratory infections
What is saxagliptin?
DPP-4 inhibitor which prolongs activity of GLP-1 thus increasing insulin secretion and decreasing glucagon secretion Treats T2DM May cause pancreatitis, urinary or respiratory infections
What is sitagliptin?
DPP-4 inhibitor which prolongs activity of GLP-1 thus increasing insulin secretion and decreasing glucagon secretion Treats T2DM May cause pancreatitis, urinary or respiratory infections
What is canagliflozin?
SGLT2 inhibitor decreases resorption of glucose and sodium in the kidney May cause hypotension, UTIs, genital mycotic infections
What is dapagliflozin?
SGLT2 inhibitor decreases resorption of glucose and sodium in the kidney May cause hypotension, UTIs, genital mycotic infections
What is hydrocortisone?
Cortisol analog Used to treat adrenal insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia Side effects include glaucoma, osteoporosis, infection
What is fludrocortisone?
Corticosteroid with mineralcorticoid activity
What is ketoconazole?
P450 inhibitor prevents gonadal and adrenal steroid hormone synthesis Treats Cushing syndrome and prostate cancer
What is spironolactone?
Mineralcorticoid receptor antagonist Treats HTN, hyperaldosteronism, heart failure, hirsuitism in women
What is alendronate?
Bisphosphonate Treats osteoporosis, Paget disease Associated with esophageal irritation
What is teriparatide?
PTH fragment that stimulates bone growth Treats osteoporosis
What is denosumab?
Anti-RANKL monoclonal antibody downregulates osteoclasts Treats osteoporosis