Repro Pharm Drills Flashcards
MOA of Terbutaline
- B-2 Agonist
- Used to relax the uterus; decrease contraction frequency
(prevents premature labor)
What do we used Ritodrine for?
- Stops premature labor
- Smooth muscle relaxant
- B2 agonist
What drug inhibits the conversion of Testosterone to DHT?
Finasteride
- 5 alpha reductase inhibitor
SE: gynecomastia, decreased libido
What drugs inhibit the conversion of testosterone to estrogen?
Aromatase inhibitors
MOA of Exemestane
Aromatase Inhibitor
(only one that is not an azole)
MOA of Degarelix
GnRH receptor antagonist
- treats prostate cancer
SE: hot flashes, liver toxicity
MOA of mifepristone
Progesterone receptor inhibitor
MOA of Misoprostol
PGE1 receptor analog
Name 3 Tocolytics (stop premature labor)
- Terbutaline (B2 agonist)
- Indomethacin (NSAIDS)
- Nifedipine (Ca channel blockers)
What electrolyte imbalance is caused by oxytocin?
HYPOnatremia
MOA of Bicalutamide
- inhibitor of androgen receptor
- Used to treat prostate cancer
What drug is a 17 alpha hydroxylase inhibitor?
Ketoconazole or Spironolactone
MOA of anastrozole
Aromatase Inhibitor
MOA of Letrozole
Aromatase Inhibitors
MOA of Tamsulosin
Alpha receptor Blocker
Drug of Choice for a pt with Male Pattern Baldness and BPH
- Finasteride (5 alpha reductase inhibitor)
Drug of choice for a patient with Androgenetic alopecia and HTN
Minoxidil