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Reproductive and Endocrine Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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List the major classes of reproductive drugs

A 
GnRH agonists, vaccines
Gonadotrophin- anterior pituitary hormones
Gonadal steroid receptor agonists and antagonists
Androgen agonists/antagonists
Prolactin inhibitors
Oxytocin receptor agonists
Prostaglandin receptor agonists 
Melatonin
B2-adrenergic agonists
Glucocorticoid
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What is the mechanism of action of GnRH agonists?

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Given in pulsatile will stimulate release of FSH and LH

Continuous release agents will cause receptor down regulation and inhibit LH and FSH

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What is the mechanism of action of GnRH vaccine?

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Two doses of GnRH analogue-protein conjugate to induce antibodies against GnRH

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What is the mechanism of action of Gonadotrophins?

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LH/FSH receptor agonists

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What is the mechanism of action of gonadal steroid oestrogen/progesterone receptor?

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Oestrogen receptor agonist

Progesterone receptor agonist

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What is the mechanism of action of prolactin inhibitors?

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Stimulates growth and differentiation of mammary tissues and initiates milk secretion

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What is the mechanism of action of oxytocin receptor agonists?

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Normally stored/released from posterior pituitary, binds to myoepithelial cells of mammary gland, the uterus and brain

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How are GnRH agonists and vaccine administered?

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Agonists- injectable or implants

Vaccine- injectable

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9
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How are gonadotrophin administered?

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Injection

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10
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How is gonadal steroid oestrogen/progesterone receptors administered?

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Oestrogen- oral administration

Progesterone- injectable, implant, oral

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How are gonadal steroid antagonist blockers administered?

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Injection

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12
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How is androgen agonists and antagonists administered?

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Agonists- injection

Antagonists- oral

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13
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How are prolactin inhibitors administered in dogs?

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Oral

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How are oxytocin receptor agonists administered and prostaglandin?

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Parenterally both

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How is melatonin, B2 adrenergic and glucocorticoids administered?

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Melatonin- implant
B2- adrenergic- parenteral
Glucocorticoid- injection

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16
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When would GnRH agonists be used?

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In cows to stimulate ovulation
Mares to improve conception and provide synchronisation
In male dogs and ferrets suppression of reproductive function and infertility

17
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What is the the GnRH vaccine used for?

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Induce antibodies against GnRH for chemical castration of pigs (prevent boar taint)

18
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What are gonadotrophin used for?

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FSH/PMSG (pregnant mares serum gonadotrophin) promotes recruitment of follicles for super ovulation
HCG can promote maturation of follicle, ovulation and formation of the CL
In males stimulates testosterone to see if testicular tissue is present

19
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What is gonadal steroid oestrogen receptor used for?

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Estridiol- short acting to treat urethral sphincter incompetence- not repro

20
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What is gonadal steroid progesterone receptor/agonists used for?

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Inhibits GnRH release
Prolongs luteal phase of oestrus inhibits repro behaviour
Oestrus synchronisation in cattle and pigs
Suppress oestrus in small animals
Chemically castrate dogs

21
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What are gonadal steroid antagonist blockers used for?

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Misalliance and induction of abortion

22
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What are androgen agonists used for?

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Weak androgen-receptor agonists used for anabolic effects- tissue breakdown, anaemia from renal disease

23
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What are prolactin inhibitors used for?

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Inhibits lactation- false pregnancies in bitches

24
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What is oxytocin receptor agonist used for?

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stimulation of uterine contraction to facilitate a fully dilated cervix, promote passage of retained placenta in control of post partum haemorrhage
Promotion of milk ‘let down’ and to facilitate stripping out of infected quarters in mastitis of cow

25
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What is prostaglandin used for?

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Used to synchronise oestrus and induce abortion/parturition

26
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What is melatonin used for?

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Returns to seasonal oestrus cycling in sexual mature sheep (to advance breeding season)

27
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What are B2 adrenergic agonists used for?

A 
Relax the uterus in cattle
In heifers to delay delivery for preparation of soft birth canal
To aid malpresentation
For caesarean
Prevent night-time delivery 
To facilitate prolapsed uterus 
During embryo transfer
28
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What are glucocorticoids used for?

A

Mimics foetal cortisol surge inducing parturition

29
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What drugs should not be administered by pregnant women and why?

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GnRH agonists can be absorbed through skin
GnRH vaccine- self injection can disrupt repro function
Gonadotrophin- disturb foetal development
Gonadal steroid antagonist blockers
Oxytocin receptor agonists
Prostaglandin

30
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What potential side effect can gonadal steroid oestrogen receptor cause?

A

5-9% bitches swollen vulva, swollen mammary gland

Vomiting has been observed

31
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What are potential side effects of gonadal steroid progesterone receptor/agonist?

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Endometrial hyperplasia
Endometritis 
Pyometra
Increased thirst appetite
Induce diabetes mellitus
32
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What can occur if gonadal steroid antagonists blockers are given after day 20 of gestation?

A

Abortion accompanied with physiological signs of parturition

33
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What type of animals should androgen agonists not be used on and why?

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Immature animals, can cause premature closure of growth plates
Inhibits normal secretion of GnRH causing infertility or low sperm count

34
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What are the side effects of androgen antagonists?

A

reduced ACTH secretion (regulates cortisol), increased appetite, PUPD feminisation

35
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What side effects can oxytocin agonists cause?

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cause/complicate uterine dystocia

36
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What side effects can prostaglandin have?

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Induction of abortion or parturition may increase dystocia, foetal mortality, placenta retention, metritis

37
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When should melatonin not be used?

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If sheep are excessively dirty or wet

38
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What are the potential side effects of glucocorticoids?

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Decreased milk yield 
Retained placenta
Suppression of response to injury
Cushings
Osteoporosis

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