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what is the MoA of glucocorticoid receptor agonists

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mimic cortisol function by acting as agonists at the glucocorticoid receptor

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prednisone

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glucocorticoid rec agonist

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prednisolone

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glucocorticoid rec agonist

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methylprednisolone

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glucocorticoid rec agonist

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dexamethasone

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glucocorticoid rec agonist

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hydrocortisone

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glucocorticoid rec agonist

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fluticasone

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glucocorticoid rec agonist

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beclomethasone

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glucocorticoid rec agonist

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flunisolide

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glucocorticoid rec agonist

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triamcinolone

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glucocorticoid rec agonist

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budesonide

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glucocorticoid rec agonist

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what is the MoA of glucocorticoid rec antagonists

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competitive antagonist of cortisol action at the glucocorticoid receptor

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mifepristone (RU-486)

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glucocorticoid receptor antagonist

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what in the MoA of inhibitor of glucocorticoid synthesis

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inhibit various steps in glucocorticoid hormone biosynthesis

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mitotane

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inhibitor of glucocorticoid synthesis

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aminoglutethimide

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inhibitor of glucocorticoid synthesis

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metyrapone

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inhibitor of glucocorticoid synthesis

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trilostane

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inhibitor of glucocorticoid synthesis

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ketoconazole

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inhibitor of glucocorticoid synthesis

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what is the MoA of meneralocorticoid rec agonists?

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agonist at mineralocorticoid receptor

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fludrocortisone

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mineralocorticoid rec agonist

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what is the MoA of mineralocorticoid rec antagonist

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competitive antagonist of aldosterone action at the mineralocorticoid rec

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spironolactone

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collecting duct/K+ sparing diuretic and mineralocorticoid rec antagonist

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eplerenone

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collecting duct/K+ sparing diuretic and mineralocorticoid rec antagonist

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what is the MoA of adrenal sex steroids
DHEA is a prohormone converted to testosterone in the periphery
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dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA
adrenal sex steroid

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