Women Health Drugs Flashcards
The REV aromatase-inhib Anastrozole Use
ER Breast cancer
Synthetic P4, Levonorgestrel 4 Uses and Dosage
Anti-conception, Ovarian cysts, endomet cancer, breast disease
- Oral Dose Twice daily
In regards to Women Pharm
Exemestane MOA
Aromatase IRReversible inhbitor
In regards to Women Pharm
Tamoxifen 2 MOA
BREAST E2-R Blocker, Endomet and Bone E2-R Partial Agonist!
Tamoxifen Use
1st line ER Breast cancer tx and prevent
“Commy” Clomiphene 2 MOA
Partial E2 Agonist to inhibit ALL E2 in body, boosts GnRH by relieving neg feedback
Ulipristal Main use and Dosage
Morning After, Single dose within 5 days (120 hrs)
Contraceptive Ethinyl estradiol 3 serious sFx
Venous Thromboemolitic disease, MI, Stroke
In regards to Women Pharm
Ethinyl Estradiol MOA
Synth Estro Blocks FSH/LH Release
In regards to Women Pharm
Anastrozole MOA
Aromatase competitive inhibitor (cyp19A1)
What makes Raloxifene a special ER blocker?
Protects bone!
P4 Contraceptive, Levonorgestrel 3 sFx
Venous Thromboemolitic disease, MI, Stroke
Breast E2R blocker, Tamoxifen 3 sFx
Hot flashes, vag bleed, Endomet cancer (bc partial agonist)
Exemestane and Anastrozole (Aromatase blockers) 3 sFx less than Tamox, 2 sfX more than Tamox
Hot flash, Vag bleed, Endomet Cancer (less than Tamoxifen); Arthralgias, Vag Dryness (more than tamoxifen)
Levonorgestrel MOA
Synth progest blocks FSH/LH Release for contraception, thickens cervical mucus