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Endocrine & Reproduction drugs
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02/23/2012

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Term
Drug that blocks K+ channel on B cells & has disulfiram effect
Definition
Chlopropamide

(other 1st gen sulfonylureas = Acetohexamide & Tolbutamide)
Term
Name 3 fist gen sulfonylureas
Definition
Chlopropamide, Tolbutamide, Acetohexamide
Term
name 3 2nd gen sulfonylureas & their main side effect
Definition
Glyburide, Glimepiride, Glipizide

Fasting hypoglycemia
Term
This class of drugs have the same action as Sulfonylureas
Definition
Glinides (e.g. repaglinide)
Term
Biguanide
Definition
Metformin
Term
Metformin MOA
Definition
Insulin-like, so probably something to do w/ PPAR:

Decrease gluconeogenesis
increase glycolysis
increase peripheral glucose uptake
Term
Get lactic acidosis w/ this diabetes drug
Definition
metformin
Term
metformin SE
Definition
- Lactic acidosis (so contraindicated in renal failure/CHF)
- GI distress
Term
2 thiazolidinediones
Definition
Rosiglitazone, Pioglitazone
Term
Rosiglitazone MOA
Definition
increase PPAR-gamma activity --> insulin like effects
Term
T/F metformin can be used in T1D?
Definition
True
Term
Glitazones/Thiazolidinediones (Rosi & Pio) SE?
Definition
Weight gain
Hepatotoxicity
CV toxicity
Term
2 alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Definition
Miglitol, Acarbose
Term
Pramlintide MOA
Definition
amylin analog --> decrease glucagon
Term
Amylin analog
Definition
pramlintide
Term
GLP-1 analog
Definition
exenatide
Term
Exenatide MOA
Definition
increase insulin, decrease glucagon release (incretin action)
Term
Diabetes drug that potentially can cause pancreatitis?
Definition
exenatide
Term
Prevents breakdown of GLP1
Definition
DDP-IV inhibitors ("-gliptins"), e.g. sitagliptin
Term
this will cause the Wolff Chaikoff effect
Definition
Lugol's solution

High iodine will decrease thyroid function
Term
Which beta blocker is best to use in thyrotoxicosis? Why?
Definition
Propranolol. It treats symptoms (B-blocking effect) & has an inhibitory effect on the peripheral deiodinase
Term
Name 2 Thioamides & their MOA
Definition
Propylthiuracil (PTU) & methimazole

inhibit organification of iodide
PTU also inhibits peripheral deiodinase (T4->T3)
Term
Use these 2 drugs in hyperthyroidism
Definition
PTU & methimazole (thioamides)
Term
2 thioamides & their SE?
Definition
PTU & methimazole

- Skin rash
- agranulocytosis (rare)
- aplastic anemia
- Methimazole can possible cause cretinism (PTU is more protein bound, so less dangerous to fetus)
Term
used to treat hypothyroidism & myxedema
Definition
Levothyroxine (T4) & triiodothyronine (T3)
Term
SE of triiodothyronine
Definition
JUST LIKE HYPERTHYROIDISM:

Tachycardia
Tremor
Heat intolerance
Term
Uses for Somatotropin
Definition
GH deficiency
Turners

Others:
chronic renal failure w/ growth failure
HIV associated wasting
Prader-Willi
IUGR (Small for getsational age w/ growth failure)
Short bowel syndrome
SHOX DNA defect (growth failure)
Noonan syndrome (growth failure)
Term
2 GH analogs
Definition
Somatotropin, Somatrem
Term
2 uses for octreotide?
Definition
Acromegaly
carcinoid
gastrinoma
glucagonoma
Term
somatostatin analog
Definition
ocreotide (& lanreotide)
Term
Clinical uses for oxytocin
Definition
Stimulates labor (uterine contractions)
controls uterine hemorrhage
milk letdown
Term
ADH analog
Definition
desmopressin
Term
Use for desmopressin
Definition
central DI
Term
Use in SIADH
Definition
demeclocyline (tetracycline family, ADH antagonism)
Term
Demeclocycline SE
Definition
Nephrogenic DI

(and then tetracycline like):
- photosensitivity
- abnormalities of bone/teeth
Term
triamcinolone MOA
Definition
glucacorticoid
Term
Probably the most important hormone used to Tx addison's & CAH
Definition
Glucocorticoids

hydrocortisone, prednisone, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, beclomethasone
Term
take this drug for a while, then stop --> adrenal collapse
Definition
glucocorticoids
Term
ACTH analog
Definition
cosyntropin
Term
cosyntropin use
Definition
- ACTH stimulation test (adrenal insufficiency)
- ?infantile spasms?
Term
Used to treat Hemophilia A & Von willibrands disease
Definition
desmopressin: it increases factor VIII & vWF release from weibel palade bodies
Term
3 bisphosphonates & their MOA
Definition
- Alendronate
- Etidronate
- Pamidronate

decrease bone reabsorption by stabilizing matrix; induces osteoblasts to decrease osteoclast activity
Term
etidronate use
Definition
- Paget's
- Postmenopausal osteoporosis
- bisphosphonates are DOC for treating GCC-induced osteoporosis

other bisphosphonates: alendronate & pamidronate
Term
what is osteosarcoma, and what 2 drugs are you concerned about causing it?
Definition
cancer of the osteoblasts.

#1 (proven) is Teriparatide (PTH analog)
#2 (unproven, but suspected) are bisphosphonates (alendronate etidronate, pamidronate)
Term
can't use this drug for more than 2 years?
Definition
teriparatide
Term
can't use this drug for more than 10 years?
Definition
bisphosphonates (alendronate, etidronate, pamidronate)
Term
Leuprolide MOA
Definition
binds GnRH
Term
binds GnRH
Definition
leuprolide
Term
Leuprolide uses
Definition
infertility (pulsitile)
prostate cancer (continuous & use w/ flutamide)
uterine fibroids
endometriosis

(depot form is continuous & will decrease FSH & LH)
Term
3 testosterone derivatives
Definition
methytestosterone
oxandrolone
nandrolone
Term
nandrolone
Definition
a testosterone derivative
Term
oxandrolone
Definition
testosterone derivative
Term
may be used to stimulate anabolism to treat burn patients
Definition
testosterones (methyltestosterone, oxandrolone, nandrolone)
Term
testicular atrophy, decreased LDL, increased HDL, & cholestatic jaundice
Definition
testosterone (methyltestosterone, oxandrolon, nandrolone)
Term
5 alpha reductase inhibitor
Definition
finasteride
Term
use of finasteride & SE
Definition
(5 alpha reductase inhibitor)
- use in BPH & male pattern baldness
- gynecomastia
Term
non steroidal competetors @ androgen receptor
Definition
Flutamide & bicalutamide
Term
use of flutamide & bicalutamide
Definition
(non-steroidal anti androgens)
- prostate cancer
Term
Ketoconazole MOA
Definition
- inhibits lanosterol --> ergosterol (antifungal)
- inhibits 17,20 lyase (antiandrogen)
Term
inhibits 17,20 lyase
Definition
ketoconazole
Term
gynecomastia w/ athletes foot
Definition
ketoconazole
Term
Spironolactone SE
Definition
gynecomastia
Term
Like spironolactone, but doesn't bind androgen receptors
Definition
eplerenone
Term
3 estrogen analogs
Definition
- ethinyl estradiol
- diethystilbestrol (DES)
- mestranol
Term
increase of this cancer w/ use of oral contraceptives w/ ethinyl estradiol
Definition
endometrial cancer
Term
cancer associated w/ prenatal DES?
Definition
clear cell carcinoma of vagina
Term
dont use estrogen therapy w/ this breast cancer
Definition
ER-positive breast cancer (remember, they DON'T increase risk of breast cancer)
Term
3 SERMS
Definition
- clomiphene citrate (used for fertility)
- Tamoxifen
- Raloxifen
Term
Use this as a prophylaxis against family Hx of breast cancer
Definition
tamoxifen

(prevents ER-positive cancers only)
Term
SERM for osteoporosis
Definition
raloxifene
Term
why are progestins added to HRT?
Definition
to prevent endometrial cancer
Term
2 aromatase inhibitors
Definition
- anastrozole
- exemestane
Term
use of anastrozole
Definition
postmenopausal women w/ breast cancer (aromatase inhibitor)

Tamoxifen is more frequently used for this purpose

exemestane is another aromatase inhibitor
Term
Progestin w/ no androgen effects
Definition
Desogestrel
Term
3 progestins
Definition
- medroxyprogesterone
- norethidrone
- desogestrel
Term
norethidrone
Definition
a synthetic progestin
Term
desogestrel MOA
Definition
binds progesterone receptor --> reduce endometrial growth & increase vascularization

(other progestins are: medroxyprogesterone & norethidrone)
Term
Mifepristone MOA
Definition
competitive inhibitor @ progesterone receptor (& GCC receptor) --> abortifacient when used w/ misoprostol)
Term
use these 2 drugs to abort a baby
Definition
Misoprostol (PGE1) & Mefipristone (anti-progesterone)
Term
contraindications for oral contraceptives
Definition
Drugs: phenytoin, carbamazepine, lamotrigine, rifampin (P450 inudcers)

Smokers, Hx of thromboembolic event, Hx of estrogen dependent tumor
Term
Prostaglandin used to induce labor
Definition
Dinoprostone (PGE2)

opposed to misoprostol (PGE1) used to abort
Term
Dinoprostone
Definition
PGE2 used to induce labor (thin cervix & promote contractions)
Term
Tocolytic drugs (2) & their MOA
Definition
Ritodrine & terbutiline

- B2 agonists --> relax uterus
Term
Ritodrine
Definition
tocolytic B2 agonist
Term
terbutaline
Definition
tocolytic B2
Term
Tamsulosin MOA
Definition
alpha-1(A,D) antagonist used for BPH

alpha-1(A,D) receptors are found on prostate, while alpha-1(B) receptors are found on vasculature (doesn't activate the latter, so no vasoconstriction)
Term
alpha-1(B,D) antagonist used for BPH
Definition
Tamsulosin
Term
impaired blue-green color vision
Definition
Sildenafil, vardenafil (PGE5 inhibitors used in ED)
Term
never take these drugs w/ nitrites
Definition
sildenafil, vardenafil
Term
Hot and sweaty, but then Headache, Heartburn, Hypotension
Definition
Sildenafil, vardenafil
Term
use in prolactinomas (3)
Definition
Bromocriptine
cabergoline
pergolide
Term
bromocriptine, cabergoline, pergolide SE
Definition
dyskinesias & psychosis
Term
CYP11B1 & CYP11B2 inhibitor
Definition
metyrapone (used in cushings & for adrenal insufficiency testing)
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