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        | [recombinant DNA human growth hormone] -replacement therapy
 SE: hyperglycemia, neutralizing Ab, carpal tunnel, fatality with PWS, interact w/glucocorticoids, hypothyroidism
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        | [GHRH analog] -reduce excess abdominal fat in HIV+ w/lipodystrophy
 -category X drug
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        | [insulin like growth hormone] -children w/ IGF-1 deficiency, neutralizing Ab from GH treatment, or defective GH receptor
 SE: hypoglycemia (given w/small meals)
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        | [DA2 agonist] -Tx for excess GH in acromegaly, hyperprolactinemia, PD
 -dec fasting and post-prandial glucose levels
 -oral, taken in morning
 SE: nausea, HA, orthostatic hypotension, fatigue
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        | [somatostatin analog] -inhibits Ca2+ influx
 -2-3x daily
 -sulfonylurea overdose (blocks Ca2+ induced insulin release downstream)
 SE: bradycardia, conduction problems
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        | [somatostatin analog] -dose once every 2 weeks
 SE: nausea, ab cramps
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 | Definition 
 
        | [somatostatin analog] -multiligand (blocks GH and ACTH)
 -cushing's disease
 SE: hyperglycemia, inc liver enzymes
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        | [GH receptor antag] -opioids dec its effects
 SE: inc liver enzymes, flu-like symptoms
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        | [LH and FSH-like cmpnds] -induce ovulation
 -multiple births
 SE: ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (enlargement, ascites, hypovolumia)
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 | Definition 
 
        | -induce ovulation -in vitro fertilization
 SE: ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (enlargement, ascites, hypovolumia)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | -induce ovulation SE: ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (enlargement, ascites, hypovolumia)
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        | [LH -like activity secreted by placenta] -induce ovulation
 -multiple births
 SE: ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (enlargement, ascites, hypovolumia)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | -induces ovulation, oral agent* -blocks E2 receptors in hypothalamus
 -prevents normal feedback, inc LH and FSH release*
 SE: multiple births, hot flashes, visual disturbances
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        | [GnRH agonist] -short t1/2
 SE: HA, dizziness, hot flashes
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        | [GnRH agonist] -continuous for cancer
 -pulsatile for infertility
 SE: HA, dizziness, hot flashes
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        | Term 
 
        | Centrorelix, Granirelix, Degarelix |  | Definition 
 
        | [GnRH antagonist] -dec release of LH and FSH
 -for cancer, controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (in vitro fertilization), endometriosis*
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | -stimulate vasopressin R's and cause water retention -milk ejection, uterine smooth muscle contraction
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        | Term 
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        | [oxytocin antagonist] -preterm labor
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        | Term 
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        | [ADH antagonist] -tx for SIADH (impairs cAMP action)
 SE: nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, polyuria, nephrotoxic w/ pts in liver failure
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 | Definition 
 
        | [ADH] -short t1/2
 SE: water intoxication, excessive vasoconstriction
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        | Term 
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        | [ADH analog] -long t1/2, less V1 side effects
 -tx nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, hemophilia A (releases factor VIII), trauma induced bleeding, pre-op
 SE: fluid retention, hyponatremia, seizures
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        | [ADH receptor blocker] -blocks V1 and V2
 -euvolemic or hypervolemic hyponatremia (inc free water excretion BUT doesn't inc Na excretion)
 -inhibits CYP3A4
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        | [ADH receptor blocker] -blocks V2
 -PKD, euvolemic/hyperV hyponatremia, SIADH
 -inc Na quickly, causes ODS (osmotic demyelination syndrome)
 -can be used in CHF
 SE: liver toxicity
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        | Term 
 
        | Amiodarone, iodinated contrast media, BB, corticosteroids |  | Definition 
 
        | [5'-deiodinase inhibitor: T4-->T3] -tx for hyperthyroidism
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        | [hypothyroidism tx] -T4 and T3
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [hyperthyroidism tx] -suppresses TH release, dec iodide uptake
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [hyperthyroidism tx] -contraindicated in pregnancy, delayed hypothyroidism
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 | Definition 
 
        | [hyperthyroidism tx] -inhibits peroxidase and 5'-deiodinase *(blocks syn of TH by interfering w/ incorporation of I into tyrosyl residues)
 -tx for alcoholic liver disease
 -takes 2-4 weeks to work*
 SE: skin rashes, altered taste/smell, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia
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        | [hyperthyroidism tx] -inhibits peroxidase only
 -longer t1/2
 -crosses placenta
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        | Term 
 
        | Cortisol, cortisone, prednisone, prenisolone, methylprednisolone |  | Definition 
 
        | [corticosteroids] -some Na+ retention
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        | Term 
 
        | Triamcinolone, betamethasone, dexamethasone |  | Definition 
 
        | [corticosteroids] -NO Na+ retention
 -for CHF (bc don't want to retain H2O and Na+)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [adrenocortical antagonist: affects all 3] -inhibits conversion of cholesterol to prenenolone
 -"medical adrenectomy"
 SE: blurred vision, drowsiness
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        | Term 
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        | [adrenocortical antagonist: affects all 3] -inhibits side chain cleavage of cholesterol (steroid hormone syn)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [adrenocortical antagonist: affects gluco and mineralo] -inhibits 11-B hydroxylase
 -only one used in pregnancy* (sex steroids not affected!)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [adrenocortical antagonist: affects all 3] -blocks 17-alpha hydroxylase and 17,20 lyase
 -tx for prostate cancer
 -prodrug
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 | Definition 
 
        | [nonspecific adrenocortical antagonist: progestin and glucocorticoid] -termination of pregnancy, induce labor after fetal death (w/ misprostol)
 -dec endometrial blood supply, detach blastocyst (w/ methotrexate), softens cervix
 SE: prolongs QT, hypertension, heavy bleeding, nausea, ab pain
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [mineralocorticoid antagonist] -primary aldosteronism, K+ sparing diuretic
 -nonselective: also affects androgen R's (competes w/DHT)
 -effect lasts 2-3 days after discontinuation
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [mineralocorticoid antagonist] -selective
 -metabolized via CYP3A4
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [mineralocorticoid antagonist] -progestin
 -aldosterone and androgen R antag
 SE: may inc risk for blood clots
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [selective progestin receptor modulator] -blocks/delays ovulation, must start within 120 hrs post sex
 -alters endometrium
 -metabolized via CYP3A4
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [SSRI] -reduces menopausal hot flashes
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        | Term 
 
        | Gabapentin, Clonidine, exercise, soy |  | Definition 
 
        | -reduces menopausal hot flashes |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |  | Definition 
 
        | [progesterone] -added during the last part of the cycle
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [estrogen-like compound] -reverses bone loss without affecting reproductive tissues
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | -synthetic steroid w/3 metabolites: 2 estrogen properties, 1 progesterone and androgen |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Raloxifene, tamoxifen, toremifene, droloxifene |  | Definition 
 
        | [selective estrogen receptor modulator/ SERM] -dec. LDL (no HDL effect)
 -estrogen blocker in breast and uterus (antagonist)
 -tx for osteoporosis (agonist)
 -DOES NOT reduce menopausal hot flashes
 SE: toremifine inc QT
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [weak androgen, progestin, glucocorticoid activity] -tx. for endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease (suppresses ovarian function via LH and FSH inhibition)
 SE: liver problems, jaundice (androgen like effects)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | -stimulates uterine contraction --> labor -control postpartum bleeding
 -abortion
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | -suppresses uterine contractions -inhibits preterm labor
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [uterine relaxant for preterm labor] -inhibits Ca2+ entry and Ach release (weakness, resp arrest)
 -crosses placenta
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [uterine relaxant for preterm labor] -blocks Ca2+ entry into uterine smooth muscle
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [uterine relaxant for preterm labor] -Beta-2 selective agonist relaxes smooth muscle
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [uterine relaxant for preterm labor] -inhibits PG syn
 -premature closure of DA
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [uterine relaxant for preterm labor] -dec expression of genes that encode contraction (proteins in myometrium)
 -for women w/ at least 1 spontaneous preterm birth
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        | Term 
 
        | Dinoprostone, misoprostol |  | Definition 
 
        | [promote cervical ripening] -activates collagenase
 -causes cervix to shorten, soften, and dilate (use w/ oxytocin)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [5-alpha reductase inhibitor] -inhibits ONE isoenzyme in prostate
 -shorter t1/2
 -tx for BPH, hirsutism, alopecia
 -metabolized in liver
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [5-alpha reductase inhibitor] -inhibits TWO isoenzymes in prostate, skin, liver
 -longer t1/2
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [anti-andronergic, R inhibitor for prostate cancer] -blocks binding of DHT
 -short t1/2
 SE: hepatotoxicity, fewer effects than using GHRH antags
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [anti-andronergic, R inhibitor for prostate cancer] -analog of flutamide but more selective
 -once a day
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [anti-andronergic, R inhibitor for prostate cancer] -progestin
 -competitive antag of DHT
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        | Term 
 
        | Insulin aspart, glulisine, Lispro |  | Definition 
 
        | [Synthetic insulin: ultra short] -onset 10-15 mins, duration 3-5 hrs
 (glulisine pregnancy category C)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [Synthetic insulin: intermediate] -onset 1-2 hrs, duration 10-14 hrs
 -only insulin that can be combined w/ others in the same syringe (draw up shorter acting first)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [Synthetic insulin: long] -onset 1-3 hrs, duration 14-23 hrs
 -bound to albumin
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [Synthetic insulin: intermediate] -onset 1-4 hrs, duration 16-28 hrs
 -pH 4 neutralized and forms microprecipitates
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [Synthetic insulin: ultra long] -duration >24 hrs
 -no peak activity
 -3x week
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        | Term 
 
        | Tolbutamide, Tolazamide, Chlorpropamide |  | Definition 
 
        | [1st generation sulfonyureas] -metabolized in liver
 SE: disulfuram effects w/alcohol, hypoglycemia, weight gain
 
 tolbutamide, tolazamide --> short
 chlorpropamide --> long
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        | Glyburide, Glipizide, Glimepiride |  | Definition 
 
        | [2nd generation sulfonyureas] -metabolized in liver
 SE: hypoglycemia, weight gain
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [sulfonylurea overdose- 2nd line drug] -ATP dependent K+ channel opener
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [Meglitinide] -bind ATP dep K+ channels, short acting
 -vary amount needed by caloric intake
 SE: hypoglycemia
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [Meglitinide] -bind ATP dep K+ channels (more selective), shorter acting
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [Biguanide] -dec. glucose production, inc glucose uptake, dec insulin resistance
 -also tx for POS, ovarian cancer
 SE: GI effects (diarrhea), contraindicated w/kidney impairment, lactic acidosis
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | -inc. insulin sensitivity, inc glucose transporters by PPAR gamma SE: heart failure, worsen macular edema, inc risk of osteoporosis, liver tox, weight gain
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | -inc. insulin sensitivity, inc glucose transporters by PPAR gamma -some effect on PPAR alpha (dec TGs)
 -weak CYP3A4 inducer
 SE: bladder cancer, inc risk of osteoporosis, liver tox, weight gain
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 | Definition 
 
        | [Glucosidase inhibitor] -dec postprandial hyperglycemia
 -not much systemic absorption
 -given w/ each meal
 SE: gas, ab bloating
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [Glucosidase inhibitor] -dec postprandial hyperglycemia
 -some systemic absorption
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [Incretin hormone/ GLP-1 receptor agonist] -binds alpha cells --> dec hepatic glucose production in postprandial state
 -slows gastric emptying, satiety
 -subcutaneous or injection (not oral)
 SE: hypoglycemia, N/V, diarrhea, fetal abnormalities
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        | [Incretin hormone/ GLP-1 analog] -once daily
 SE: thyroid tumors
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        | [DPP-4 inhibitor] -oral, pregnancy category B
 -renal excretion
 -tablets may not dissolve completely
 SE: hypoglycemia
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        | [DPP-4 inhibitor] -oral, pregnancy category B
 -half metabolized via CYP3A4
 SE: hypoglycemia
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [DPP-4 inhibitor] -oral, pregnancy category B
 -metabolized via CYP3A4, excreted unchanged in urine
 SE: hypoglycemia
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 | Definition 
 
        | [DPP-4 inhibitor] -oral, pregnancy category B
 -metabolized via CYP3A4, excreted unchanged in urine
 -once a day
 SE: hypoglycemia
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [SGLT2 inhibitor] -lowers renal threshold for glucose
 -once a day
 SE: CV risk
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | [synthetic analog of human amylin] -delay gastric emptying, inhibit glucagon release
 -injected
 SE: hypoglycemia, dec, appetite, nausea
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        | [bile resin] -inc incretin (GLP-1) secretion
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