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Pharmacology Chapter 24
NWTC Pharmacology Chapter 24
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 2
03/30/2010

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Term
reproductive hormones
Definition
gonadatropic
androgens
estrogens
progestins
Term
gonadatrophic hormones
Definition
follicle stimulating hormones, follicles and sperm
luteinizing hormone
luteotropic hormone, lactogenic
Term
androgens
Definition
stimulate development of male characteristics
testosterone, andosterone
SE edema, acne
anabolic steroids
Term
impotence agents
Definition
phosphodiesterase PDE inhibitors
sildenafil/Viagra
vardenafil/Levitra
tadalafil/Cialis
SE HA,flushing abn visiion
Term
estrogens
Definition
female sex hormones produced by ovaries
development of female sex characteristics
secretion of FSH and LH
Term
progestins
Definition
progesterone
secreted by corpus luteum and adrenal glands
changes in endometrium
trtmt of amenorrhea
birth control
Term
biphasic
Definition
2 sequencwes progestin, one estrogen
two hormones or one hormone twice
Term
triphasic hormones
Definition
three peaks
3 progestin one estrogen
Term
contraceptive agents
Definition
estrogen progesterone, suppress release of pituitary hormone, FSH, LH
progestin only - inhibit ovulation, change cerv. mucus, thin endometrium
Term
post coital contraception
Definition
oral contracept, within 72h, Ovral 2 tabs, two dosages, 12 h apart
Term
mifepristone (RU-486)
Definition
antiprogesterone, terminate pregnancy, thins uterine lining
misoprostol/Cytotec, uterine contractions
Term
oxytocin
Definition
IV, induction of labor
stimulates uterine contractions
Term
protaglandins
Definition
cervical ripening
gel
Cytotec
Term
methylergonovine
Definition
prevention and treatment of post partum hemorrhage
Term
terbutaline
Definition
slows preterm labor
Term
magnesium sulfate
Definition
shuts down nervous system
Term
gonadaotropin-releasing hormones GnRH
Definition
act in pituitary
suppress ovarian and testicular cancer
leuprolide (Lupron) antineoplastic
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