CPEE TEST 1 Flashcards
Somatropin
- 191 AA GH analog
- Given 3-7/week SC or IM
- Activate GH receptor –> Jak-Stat Pathway
- Children with GH deficiency prior to epiphysial closure
- Doesn’t work in Laron form of dwarfism due to GH receptor defect
Sermorelin
- GHRH analog (1-29 AA residues, increase t 1/2)
- IV, SC, Nasal
- Activates GHRH receptor –> GH release –> IGF-1 release
- GH analog preferred
Mecasermin
- IGF-1 Analog
- Laron Dwarfism
- Hypoglycemia, Overgrowth of facial bones, antibodies may lead to resistance
Octreotide
- Synthetic Analog of somatotropin (8-AA cyclic peptide, stabilized)
- Longer T-1/2 and less decrease of insulin secretion
- 2-3 injections/day
- Treat acromegaly due to GH secreting tumor or hormone secreting tumors with SST receptors
Pegvisomart
- GH receptor antagonist
- Used to treat Acromegaly.
Prolactin System
-Release stimulated by TRH and inhibited by Dopamine
Cabergoline
- DA agonist analog to inhibit PRL release
- Orally effective 1-2/week
- PRL inhibition is via D2 receptor and Cabergoline is D2 selective
- Treat hyperprolactinemia, prolactinoma, suppression of lactation, inhibit GH release (acromegaly)
Arginine Vasopressin
- ADH analog short acting
- IV, IM, SC
- V1 (vasoconstriction) and V2 (aquaporin channels and von willebrand factor) effects.
- Choice for V1 applications
- Treatment of temporary diabetes insipidus
- CV: Local admin for constriction, Vasoconstriction in resuscitation of V tach or V fib
Desmopressin Acetate
- Modified synthetic analog of ADH
- Longer acting and more V2 action
- First orally available peptide
- First choice diabetes insipidus
- Caution with overnight use –> hyponatremia
Drugs used to INCREASE TH
Levothyroxine and Liothyronine
Levothyroxine
- Pure T4 with slow onset, but long duration
- Primary drug used in hypothyroidism due to long duration
- IV form used for Myxedema coma
Liothyronine
-Used mostly to maintain suppressive effects of TH on TSH prior to surgery thyroid cancer
Use of TH in older patients or patients with Cardiac disease
-Start small and slowly increase b/c increase metabolic demand can strain weakened hearts
TH hormone use in Myxedema Coma
-Levothyroxine IV initially followed by oral maintenance
Drugs used to treat HYPERTHYROIDISM
- Propanolol
- Thioamide (Propyluracil and methimazole) to block synthesis of T4
- Radioiodine to destroy thyroid.
Methimazole and Propylthiouracil: MOA, Uses, Pharmacokinetics, and Adverse effects
Inhibit Peroxidase, iodination, coupling, and block synthesis. DON’T inhibit release of preformed TH
- Used for first line therapy of hyperthyroidism
- Well absorbed orally and concentrated in thyroid so duration of action is longer than plasma half life.
- Agranulocytosis occurs, but rare. If person has sore throat and fever in the first few months of therapy stop and give antibiotics
Propylthiouracil
- Less potent and short half-life
- Preferred in THYROID STORM because it blocks T4 –> T3 conversion
- Also preferred in pregnancy due to lack of side effects (Generally treat to moderately hyperthyroid status
Methimazole
- more POTENT and longer acting than propylthiouracil
- Doesn’t cause liver toxicity/failure
Potassium Iodide
- Inhibits synthesis and release of TH
- Rapid effects, but short duration.
- Decreases vascularization and firms up gland prior to surgery
- Beneficial in THYROID STORM to stop release of preformed hormone
- Radiation emergencies to prevent uptake of radioactive iodine
Regular Insulin
Physiologic level of zinc and no protein added
- Short acting
- Onset 30-1 hr, Peak 2-4, duration, 5-8
- IV
Isophane insulin suspension
- Complex with protein at neutral pH
- Slower absorption and longer action than reg. insulin
- Cloudy suspension CAN’T be given IV
- Between meals
Insulin Lispro
- Analog
- Lys 28 Pro 29 (Normally opposite)
- Less aggregation –> Faster absorption
- Shorter Action
- Peak 30-60 w duration of 3-4 hrs
- Can be injected immediately before meals
- IV
- Less danger of hypoglycemia due to dosage close to meals
Insulin Aspart
- Pro 28 replaced with Asp
- Similar to Lispro but longer duration of action (between regular and lispro)
- Injected at meal times and CAN be given IV
Insulin Glulisine
- Lys 29 replaced by Glu and Asp 3 replaced by Lys
- Injected before or immediately after meal.
- IV