Sex hormone drugs Flashcards
(22 cards)
What kind of drug is mifepristone?
An anti-progesterone
What is mifepristone used for?
Medical abortion
How does the COCP effect LDL levels?
They decrease
How does the COCP effect HDL levels?
They increase
How does the COCP effect triglyceride levels?
They increase
What is the chemical component of Depo Provera?
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
How does progesterone effect LDL levels?
They increase
How does progesterone effect HDL levels?
They decrease
How does progesterone effect triglyceride levels?
They decrease
What is the oestrogen component of the combined pill?
ethinyl oestradiol
Which hormone is found in Yasmin?
drospirenone = a progestin
What kind of drug is drospirenone?
A progestin, found in Yasmin, which has both progesterone and anti-aldosterone effects
Why is there less fluid retention associated with Yasmin?
drospirenone has some anti-aldosterone effects and therefore helps to reduce fluid retention
What kind of drug is Cyproterone acetate?
A progestin and anti-androgen
What is the non-contraceptive role of Cyproterone acetate?
Can be used to treat hot flushes or hyper sexuality - it is an anti-androgen
Which progesterone is found in Femodene?
Gestodene
What is Gestodene?
A progestin used in Femodene
What is the indication for Ullipristal acetate?
Emergency contraception
Treatment of uterine fibroids (Esmya - liver functions)
Name three types of selective oestrogen receptor modulators
clomiphene citrate
Tamoxifen
Raloxifene
What kind of drug is clomiphene citrate?
A selective oestrogen receptor modulator
What kind of drug is tamoxifen?
A selective oestrogen receptor modulator
What are the side effects/adverse effects of clomiphene citrate?
Headache, hot flushes, visual disturbance
Ovarian hyperstiumulation
Hepatic inflammation
Increased risk of ovarian cancer
