Endocrine Flashcards
levothyroxine
synthetic hormone
Tx for Hypothyroid
propylthiouracil
Halycil
anti-thyroid
blocks synthesis of thyroid hormones
Tx for Hyperthyroid
glucagon
Gvoke
hormone
stimulates liver to breakdown glycogen into glucose
Tx for Hypoglycemia
insulin Lispro
HumaLOG
hormone(fast acting)
insulin aspart
NovaLOG
hormone (fast acting)
regular insulin
Humalin R
Novalin R
hormone(fast acting)
Tx for diabetes, hyperglycemia
NPH insulin
(cloudy)
Humalin, Novalin
hormone (intermediate acting)
insulin glargine
lantus, Semglee, Toujeo
hormone ( long acting)
Biguanide
Metformin
anti diabetic
decrease liver glucose prod, decrease GI glucose absorbtion, increase insulin sensitivity
glipizide
Glucotrol
anti diabetic
Glucocorticoids
Prednisone, mythylprednisolone, hydrocortisone, dexamethasone
anti inflammatory
immunosuppressant
MIneralocorticoid
Fludrocortisone
Increases Na+ H20 reabsorbtion
Increases K+ excretion