Reproductive Pharm Flashcards
Mifepriston
Progestin Antagonist
Ulipristal
SPRM w/in 120hr
Plan B
Estrogen+Progestin w/ 72hr
Exogenous testosterone Benefits
hypogonadism, skeletal growth w/ pituitary dwarfism, infertility, ED, muscle tone and strength, Bone marrow stimulation for anemia, osteoporosis, transgender patient
Exogenous testosterone Risks
Increased risk of liver dz such as hepatitis and HCC, Acne, decreased sperm, prostatic hyperplasia, increase LDL
What form of exogenous testosterone is ineffective?
Oral, it bypasses 1st metabolism
What are the CI of Exogenous testosterone
cancer, bph, liver dz, hyperlipidemia
What does exogenous testosterone cause in children
Abnormal sexual maturation, decreased height, increased agression
What class is Leuprolide
Anti-androgenic + antiestrogenic. It is an analog of GnRH to interrupt testosterone +estrogen
What is the indication of Leuprolide
Prostate CA, endometriosis, uterine fibroids. It is
What is Finasteride
5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor to limit the conversion of testosterone to DHT
What are the important things to know about a patient with finasteride
They can not donate blood and women who want to become pregnant should not take it
Why give finasteride
BPH and Male Pattern Baldness
What is Tamsolusin
Alpha-1-Adrenergic Receptor Blocker
What are the injectable agents to treat diabetes
Pramlintide, Exenatide, Insulin