Types of Androgen Flashcards
1
Q
Testosterone
A
- increase protien anabolism
- decrease protein catabolism (break down)
- increase red blood cell production; hence used for anemia
2
Q
Testolactone
A
- used to treat delayed puberty
- indicated in treatment of breast cancer in post menopausal women
3
Q
Danazol
A
- For prevention of ovulation to treat endometriosis and hereditary andrioedema
andrioedema is swelling of lower layer of skin and tissue just under the skin or mucous membrane