Endocrine And Reproductive Systems

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Carbimazole

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Inhibits thyroid hormones

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Levothyroxine

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T4 hormone

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Protirelin

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TRH analogue

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Lispro insulin

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Short acting

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Gliclazide

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Sulphonylurea, blocks K channels on b-cells, insulin release, weight gain, hypoglycemia

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Metformin

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Biguanide, increases peripheral utilization of glucose, doesn’t cause hypoglycemia

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Repaglinide

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Blocks K channels (SUR-1) on b-cells, release of insulin, weight gain, hypoglycemia

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Sitagliptin

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DPP-4 inhibitor, Increased GLP-1, insulin release

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Liraglutide

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GLP-1 analogue, increases insulin, weight loss, hypoglycemia

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Exenatide

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GLP-1 analogue, increases insulin, weight loss, hypoglycemia

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Acarbose

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a-glucosidase inhibitor, lowers glucose

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Pioglitazone

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Blocks PPAR-y nuclear receptor, reducing insulin resistance, hypoglycemia, weight gain

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Ipragliflozin

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SGLT-2 antagonist in kidneys, increased glucose excretion, hypoglycemia

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Dextrose monohydrate

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Mimics glucose

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Octreotide

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Somatostatin, inhibits release of insulin, secretin, glucagon, etc

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Pegvisomant

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GH receptor antagonist

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Somatropin

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GH releasing factor

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Tetracosactide

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ACTH, release of corticosteroids

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Hydrocortisone

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Glucocorticoid

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Prednisolone

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Glucocorticoid

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Betamethasone

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Glucocorticoid

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Beclomethasone

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Glucocorticoid

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Budesonide

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Glucocorticoid

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Clobetasone

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Glucocorticoid

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Fludrocortisone

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Mineralocorticoid, aldosterone agonist

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COCP

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Oestrogen and progestogen, inhibits ovulation

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Low dose progestogen

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Progesterone only pill, thickens cervical mucous, suppresses gonadotropin secretion

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Etonogestrel-releasing implant

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Depot-progesterone, thickens cervical mucous, suppresses gonadotropin secretion

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High dose progestogen

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Post coital- morning after pill, prevent implantation, induce smooth muscle contractions

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Oestradiol

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Oestrogen agonist

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Mestranol

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COCP, oestrogen agonist

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Ethinylestriadol

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COCP, oestrogen agonist

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Oestriol

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oestrogen agonist

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Clomiphene

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Oestrogen antagonist, stimulates ovulation

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Desogestrel

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Progesterone

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Etonogestrel

Levonorgestrel

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Progesterone

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Medroxyprogesterone acetate

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Progesterone

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Norethisterone

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Progesterone

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Bicalutamide

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Androgen antagonist

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Finasteride

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Blocks 5a-reductase, lowers DHT, decreases prostate

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Nandrolone

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Anabolic steroid

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Goserelin

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GnRH agonist, desensitizes GnRH receptors, inhibits gonadotropin synthesis

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Buserelin

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GnRH agonist, desensitizes GnRH receptors, inhibits gonadotropin synthesis

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Oxytocin

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Stimulate uterine contractions

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Carbetocin

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Synthetic oxytocin

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Dinoprostone

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Analogue of PGE2, increases uterine contractions, ripening of cerivx

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Atosiban

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OXTRs antagonist

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Alendronate

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Bisphosphates, osteoporosis

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Calciferol

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Vit D

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Calcitonin

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Lowers calcium