Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
(34 cards)
What are Somatostatin analogs used for?
Excess growth hormones
What are Growth hormone receptor antagonists
used for?
Excess growth hormones
What are Somatropin used for?
Growth hormone deficiency
What is a concern of Somatropin use?
Hyperglycemia is a concern for those with DM
What are Cabergoline used for?
Prolactin excess
What are Bromocriptine used for?
Prolactin excess
What is the preferred drug for prolactin excess?
Cabergoline
What are Vasopressin used for?
ADH deficiency
What is a major adverse affects of Vasopressin?
Severe Vasoconstriction which can lead to:
HTN, MI & Angina
What are Desmopressin used for?
ADH deficiency
What is the preferred drug for ADH deficiency?
Desmopressin
What is the main difference between Desmopressin and Vasopressin?
Vasopressin vasocontricts and Desmopressin does not
What are Hydrocortisone used for?
ACTH deficiency
What are Dexamethasone used for?
ACTH deficiency
What are Prednisone used for?
ACTH deficiency
Shortest acting drug for ACTH deficiency
Prednisone
Most potent drug fro ACTH deficiency
Dexamethasone
What are Spironolactone used for?
ACTH excess
What are Levothyroxine used for?
hypothyroidism
What are Liothyronine used for?
hypothyroidism
Is Levothyroxine synthetic T3 or T4?
T4 = not active
Is Liothyronine synthetic T3 or T4?
T3 = active
rarely used
What interacts with Levothyroxine that patients should be aware of?
Effect Warfarin by → increased effects d/t increased breakdown of vitK clotting factors
Effects Catecholamines by → increased sensitization of myocardium = dysrhythmias/tachycardia
When would Liothyronine be used over Levothyroxine ?
when there is an inability/low ability to convert T4→T3 or MYXEDEMA COMA
