Can you name the Endocrinology histology?

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IndicationDrugContraindications, side effects and note
PCOS (hirsutism, by blocking T to DHT conversion)Impotence
Anything (adrenal crisis, chronic adrenal insufficiency)Cushingoid syndrome, edema, hypokalemic alkalosis, myopathy, induced ACTH insufficiency, reduced intestinal absorption of calcium
Hyperthyroidism (more potent, crosses placenta)Cold dry skin, decreased pulse pressure, bradycardia, decreased appetite, fatigue, fever, rashes, jaundice, hepatitis, agranulocytosis
T1DM (short acting) Hypoglycemia, onset: 15 min, peak: 1h, lasts: 4h
PCOS (hirsutism)Hyperkalemia
Kidney stones, idiopathic hypercalciuriaHypercalcemia
Paget's disease, hyperparathyroidism, idiopathic juvenile hypercalcemia, vitamin D toxicosis, osteoporosisHypocalcemia, kidney stones
T1DM (long acting) Hypoglycemia, onset: 1hr, peak: 6h, lasts: 18h
Osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, hypoparathyroidismHypercalcemia, particularly dangerous in patients taking digoxin
T2DM (by blocking ATP-sensitive K channel)Weight gain, hypoglycemia, nausea, vomiting, alcohol-induced flushing
T2DM (by increasing insulin release)Expensive, by injection, also decreases appetite, gastric motility
PCOS (hirsutism, by inhibiting binding of testosterone)Liver toxicity, gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction
HyperthyroidismDelayed hypothyroidism
HypoglycemiaSubcutaneous injection, can cause hyperglycemia
Hypoaldosteronism, chronic adrenal insufficiencyHypokalemic alkalosis
T1DM and T2DMWeight gain, hypoglycemia
PCOS (hirsutism, by inhibiting binding of testosterone)Mild liver injury, GI
Precocious pubertyHeadache, depression, insomnia, nausea and vomiting
Hyperparathyroidism, hypercalcemiaInhibit PTH synthesis at lower concentrations of calcium
Obesity (against fat absorption)Steatorrhea
IndicationDrugContraindications, side effects and note
Hyperthyroidism (less potent, does not cross placenta)Cold dry skin, decreased pulse pressure, bradycardia, decreased appetite, fatigue, fever, rashes, jaundice, hepatitis, agranulocytosis
T2DM (by inhibiting carb absorption)Flatulence, diarrhea
Osteoporosis (for increasing bone mass)Very expensive
T2DM (by blocking PPAR in adipocytes)Weight gain, possible liver disease and cardiac failure, bladder cancer
T1DM (long acting) Hypoglycemia, onset: 4hr, peak: none, lasts: 18h
T1DM (intermediate acting) Hypoglycemia, onset: 30 min, peak: 2h, lasts: 8h
T2DM (by blocking ATP-sensitive K channel, weakly)Weight gain, hypoglycemia, nausea, vomiting
Paget's disease, osteoporosis, hypercalcemia of malignancyGastric irritation (abdo pain, diarrhea, loss of taste), bone pain, headache, rash
T2DM (by reducing incretin degradation)Oral administration, decreases appetite with less effect
HypothyroidismWarm moist skin, increased CO and pulse pressure, increased appetite, weakness
PCOS (for increasing fertility, via blocking estrogen inhibition of hypothalamus)Vasomotor flushing, visual blurring, ovary enlargement
Myxedema coma, preparing for iodine therapyWarm moist skin, increased CO and pulse pressure, increased appetite, weakness
Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidismHypothyroidism (via Wolff-Chaikoff effect) or hyperthyroidism, hyperthyroidism if used for >8 weeks (Jod Basedow phenomenon)
Obesity (against appetite)Depression, anxiety, nausea
Obesity (against appetite)Increased heart rate, hypertension, sympathetic activation (dry mouth, constipation, nausea)
T2DM (by activating AMPPK)Lactic acidosis, anorexia, nausea, flatulence, diarrhea
Cortisol suppression tests, psoriasis, eczemaThinning skin
Paget's diseaseA cytotoxic antibiotic
Hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome)Hyperkalemia
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Endocrine drugs Quiz

  1. by klamberry
  • Created Nov 7, 2011 in Science
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