Types of Androgen Flashcards

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Testosterone

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  • increase protien anabolism
  • decrease protein catabolism (break down)
  • increase red blood cell production; hence used for anemia
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Testolactone

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  • used to treat delayed puberty
  • indicated in treatment of breast cancer in post menopausal women
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Danazol

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  • 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

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