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Contains the same dose of Estrogen and Progestin for 3 weeks and 1 week of inert pills (no hormone)   monophasic combination oral contraceptives  
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Contains the same doses of Estrogen and Progestin which varies at 1 week intervals for a total of 3 weeks and 1 week of inert pills (no hormone)   Triphasic Combination Oral Contraceptives  
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Contains progesterone only which effects the function of uterine endometrium   Progestin IUD  
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Contains high doses of estrogen intended to be taken all in one day   Emergency Contraceptive Kit  
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Contains both estrogen and progestin which are absorbed in high levels by transdermal route   Estrogen Transdermal Patch  
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places women at risk for hemorrhage during labor, delivery, & postpartum   oxcytocin induction  
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emergency contraceptive kit has been approved by FDA for __ purchase   OTC  
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high risk of thromboembolism & strokes in women over 35 who smoke   estrogen preparations  
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usually used as bronchodilator but can also be used to treat preterm labor   terbutaline  
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risk for severe hypotension especially if taken with nitroglycerin for angina   sildenafil (Viagra)  
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must be closely monitored for risk of resp. paralysis that may be fatal   magnesium sulfate  
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chemical substances that originate within different areas of body that regulate functions of reproductive systems   endogenous  
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secreted by anterior & posterior pituitary lobes   gonadotropins  
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include: FSH, LH, & LTH   gonadotropic hormones  
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stimulates development of ovarian follicles in female & sperm production in testes of male   follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)  
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works in conjunction w/FSH to induce secretion of estrogen, ovulation, & development of corpus luteum   luteinizing hormone (LH)  
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stimulates secretion of progesterone by corpus luteum & secretion of milk by mammary gland   luteotropic hormone (LTH)  
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LTH is termed   lactogenic hormone  
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male hormones; secreted mainly in interstitial tissues of testes & secondarily in adrenal glands of both sexes   androgens  
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stimulate development of male characteristics   testosterone & andosterone  
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male hormone; medication used for replacement therapy and other uses   testosterone  
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may be due to: pituitary malfunction/atrophy, injury to/removal of testes/castration which results in eunuchism or eunuchoidism   inadequate production of androgens  
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include: retarded development of sex organs, absence of body hair/beard, high-pitched voice, & lack of muscular development   eunuchoid characteristics  
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may also result in impotence/deficient sperm production   hypogonadism  
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deficient sperm production   oligospermia  
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use of androgens in cases of diminished testicular hormone   testosterone replacement  
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a condition in which one or both testes fail to descend normally   cryptorchidism  
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cryptorchidism or delayed puberty in the male are considered   congenital hypogonadism  
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inflammation of a testis   orchitis  
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orchitis, trauma, tumor, radiation, surgery of testicles or drug-induced are considered   acquired hypogonadism  
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androgens can be used for __ treatment of females w/advance metastatic (skeletal) carcinoma of breast   palliative  
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androgen used in treatment of advance metastatic (skeletal) carcinoma of breast in the female   methyltestosterone  
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androgen used in treatment of endometriosis & fibrocystic breast disease   danazol  
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indicated for side effect of edema w/androgens   diuretics  
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acne, increased oiliness of skin/hair, or alopecia; jaundice & hepatitis; premature closure of bone ends in adolescents w/stunting of growth are all   side effects of androgens  
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side effects of __ __ __ can include increased LDL, decreased HDL, & insulin resistance   androgen drug therapy  
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patients being treated w/androgen who have cardiac, renal & liver dysfunctions may experience   edema  
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for geriatric males being treated w/androgens may have an increased risk of __ __ and carcinoma or over-stimulation sexually   prostatic hypertrophy  
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patients who are diabetic, obese, or dyslipidemia androgens are   contraindicated  
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androgens can cause interactions w/ __ __, potentiation may cause bleeding   oral anticoagulants  
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androgens can cause interactions w/ diabetic medication caused decreased blood glucose & decreased   insulin requirements  
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antiandrogens that interact with androgens are   dutasteride & finasteride  
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illegal use of anabolic steroids can have potentially serious adverse effects of the development of __ with delusions, paranoia, depression, mania & aggression w/violence   psychosis  
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due to an increased cancer risk, the FDA (but not approved) warned 23 companies to stop manufacturing, marketing, & distributing   Andro, Androstene (androstenedione)  
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all androgen agents are classified as a __ __ (C-III) by DEA due to abuse potential   controlled substance  
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sexual side effects that females can experience from androgens include   hirsutism & voice deepening  
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excessive growth of hair of normal or abnormal distribution   hirsutism  
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class of drug given orally for treatment of male erectile dysfunction (ED)/impotence   phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors  
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first PDE inhibitor approved by FDA to treat ED   sildenafil (Viagra)  
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other PDE inhibitor(s) approved by FDA to treat ED   vardenafil (Levitra) & tadalafil (Cialis)  
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side effects include: headache, flushing, abnormal vision, dizziness; dyspepsia, nasal congestion, rhinitis, diarrhea, rash; cardio events incl angina, syncope, tachycardia, palpitation, & hypotension   PDE inhibitors  
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concurrent use of nitrates or alpha-blockers is contraindicated because use with PDE inhibitors potentiates   hypotensive effects  
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a contraindication of PDE inhibitors includes erections lasting >4h; resulting in tissue damage & __ loss of potency   permanent  
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PDE inhibitors are contraindicated for older adults and patient w/preexisting   cardiovascular risk factors  
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PDE inhibitors are contraindicated for patients with __ or __ function impairment   hepatic; renal  
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nitrates, antiretroviral protease inhibitors, macrolides, & some antifungals interact w/PDE inhibitors by   prolonging hypotensive effects  
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PDE inhibitors should not be taken concurrently with __ __, potentiates hypotensive effects   grapefruit juice  
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female sex hormones; produced mainly by ovary & secondarily by adrenal glands; responsible for development of female secondary characteristics   estrogens  
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during menstrual cycle estrogens act on female genitalis to produce environment suitable for   fertilization, implantation, & nutrition of early embryo  
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estrogens affect secretion of FSH & LH from anterior pituitary by inhibiting   lactation & ovulation  
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sometimes used in management of severe menopausal symptoms that do not respond to one hormone alone   estrogen & testosterone  
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associated w/increased risk of endometrial carcinoma in women w/intact uterus   estrogen therapy (ET)  
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when __ is combined with estrogen, the risk of endometrial cancer is substantially reduced   progestin  
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progestin & estrogen is   combined hormone therapy (HT)  
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main thrust of __ __ was to determine the exact degree to which HTs presumably protect heart & degree to which some of the potential risks of HTs canceled out   WHI study  
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WHI study also explored whether HTs __ fractures, colon cancer, & dementia incl. Alzheimer's disease   prevented  
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WHI study announced the risks of combined HTs __ its benefits when used to prevent certain diseases   outweighed  
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WHI study announced the risks of combined HTs could actually __ __ of certain conditions it was being used to prevent   increase risk  
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ACOG recommendations state __ __ should not be used for prevention of diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, due to small/significant increased risk of breast cancer, heart attack, stroke, & blood clots   combined HT  
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ACOG recommendations state that should not be used for women who have had a hysterectomy for the prevention of diseases, due to increased risk of blood clots & stroke   estrogen-alone therapy  
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ACOG recommendations state that women w/a uterus should not use estrogen alone due to increased risk of __ cancer   uterine  
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ACOG recommendations state that HTs are appropriate for relief of   vasomotor symptoms  
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ACOG recommendations state that women in combined HT or ET should take __ __ __ for shortest possible time & annually review decision to take hormones   smallest effective dose  
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women who use the patch contraceptives may __ risks for blood clots   reduce  
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blood clot risk for oral contraceptives may be higher due to the pills being broken down in the liver, where __ involved in formation of blood clots are activated   proteins  
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estrogens in skin patches are released directly into the bloodstream bypassing the   liver completely  
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used for treatment of endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease; trade name for danazol   Danocrine  
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androgen agent used for treatment of anemia of renal disease   nandrolone  
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androgen agent used for treatment of cachexia; trade name for oxandrolone   Oxandrin  
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androgen agent used for treatment of hypogonadism, advanced breast cancer; trade name for testosterone   Depo-Testosterone, Testoderm, Androderm, AndroGel  
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androgen agent used for treatment of menopausal symptoms if estrogen insufficient alone; trade name for testosterone/estrogen   Estratest  
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impotence agent used for treatment of erectile dysfunction, but no effect in absence of sexual stimulation; trade name for sildenafil   Viagra  
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impotence agent used for treatment of erectile dysfunction, but no effect in absence of sexual stimulation; trade name for tadalafil   Cialis  
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impotence agent used for treatment of erectile dysfunction, but no effect in absence of sexual stimulation; trade name for vardenafil   Levitra  
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contraceptives used to treat menstrual irregularities & dysmenorrhea   estrogen & progestin combination  
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ET used to treat menopausal mild-moderate depression only is unable/unwilling to take   SSRIs  
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ET used to treat female hypogonadism due to __ pathology or oophorectomy   ovarian  
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ET used to treat postmenopausal prevention of osteoporosis only if __ to take other agents, or if benefits outweigh risks   unable  
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ET used to treat postmenopausal to reduce __ disease & elevate the HDL in women (conflicting studies   cardiovascular  
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ET used to treat __ __ from decreased secretions, in a low-dose vaginal cream   atrophic vaginitis  
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ET used to treat __ after rape or incest (within 24-48h) in a single large dose to prevent, not terminate, pregnancy   postcoital  
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ET used in palliative treatment for males with advanced, inoperable   prostate cancer  
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hormone secreted by corpus luteum & adrenal glands; resp. for changes in uterine endometrium in 2nd 1/2 of menstrual cycle in prep from implantation of fertilized ovum, devel. maternal placenta after implantation, & devel. mammary glands   progesterone  
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synthetic drugs that exert progesterone-like activity   progestins  
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incl: irregular menses & amenorrhea, breakthrough bleeding/spotting; edema/weight gain; thromboembolic disorders   side effects of progestins  
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progestins are contraindicated for women who are pregnant because of potential adverse effects on   the fetus  
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progestins are contraindicated for breast, cervical, uterine, & vaginal cancer treatment except for   palliative treatment  
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estrogen used in treatment of menopause, prostate cancer, breast cancer, dysfunctional uterine bleeding; trade name for estradiol   Estrace  
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estrogen used in treatment of menopause only; trade name for estradiol   Estrasorb, Estro Gel, Estraderm, Vivelle, Depo-Estradiol  
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estrogen used in treatment of female hypogonadism, breast engorgement, prostate cancer, menopausal sx; trade name for conjugated estrogens   Premarin  
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estrogen used in treatment of female hypogonadism, menopausal symptoms; dysfunctional uterine bleeding; trade name for esterified estrogens   Estratab, Ogen  
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progestins used in treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding, menopausal symptoms, contraception; trade name for medroxyprogesterone   Provera, Depo-Provera  
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progestins used in treatment of endometrial & breast cancer, anorexia, & cachexia of AIDS; trade name for megestrol acetate   Megace  
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combinations used in treatment for menopausal symptoms, female hypogonadism; trade name for conjugated estrogens/medroxyprogesterone   Premphase, Prempro  
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combinations used in treatment for menopausal symptoms; trade name for estradiol/norethindrone   CombiPatch  
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estrogen contraceptive monophasic preparations containing same proportion of estrogen & progesterone in each tablet 50mcg   Ovral, Ovcon-50,  
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estrogen contraceptive monophasic preparations containing same proportion of estrogen & progesterone in each tablet 35mcg   Norinyl I/50 & I/35, Brevicon, Ortho-Cyclen  
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estrogen contraceptive monophasic preparations containing same proportion of estrogen & progesterone in each tablet 30mcg   Lo-Ovral, Loestrin, Yasmin  
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estrogen contraceptive monophasic preparations containing same proportion of estrogen & progesterone in each tablet 20mcg   Loestrin  
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estrogen contraceptive monophasic preparation; 20mcg estrogen patch   Ortho Evra  
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Biphasic prep; 2 sequences progestin, 1 part estrogen; 35 mcg estrogen   Ortho Novum 10/11, Neocon 10/11  
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triphasic prep; 3 sequences progestin, 1 part estrogen; dose varies   Seasonale/Triphasil, Ortho Novum 7/7/7, Tri-Cyclen  
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progestin-only prep; PO   Micronor/Ovrette  
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progestin-only prep; IM   Depo-Provera  
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progestin-only prep; IUD   Mirena  
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postcoital contraception; PO must be administered within 72h   Ovral  
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postcoital contraception; estrogen/progestin; emergency contraceptive kit   Preven  
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postcoital contraception; mifepristone RU486; PO 600 mg once then 2 days later misoprostol 400mg; must follow protocol carefully   Mifeprex  
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medication used in management of pre-term labor   terbutaline (Brethine)  
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medication used to induce labor by causing uterus to contract   oxytocin  
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chorionic gonadotropin (Prosafil) is used to induce ovulation in women who have been treated with   menotropins  
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pregnant women should avoid taking estrogen because it can cause serious fetal   toxicity  
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oxytocics³; administration PO or IM dosage varies; used to treat postpartum hemorrhage; trade name for methylergonovine   Methergine  
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oxytocics³; administration IV or nasal spray; used for labor induction & postpartum hemorrhage; trade name for oxytocin   Pitocin  
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prostaglandins; administration vaginal suppository 20mg; used for therapuetic abortion; trade name for dinoprostone   Prostin E₂  
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prostaglandins; administration vaginal insert; used for cervical ripening; trade name for dinoprostone   Cervidil  
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prostaglandins; administration intravaginal gel; used for cervical ripening; trade name for dinoprostone   Prepidil  
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prostaglandins; administration tablets; used for pregnancy termination; trade name for misoprostol   Cytotec  
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adrenergicsь; administration IV or PO dose varies; used for premature labor; trade name for terbutaline   Brethine  
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treatment for preeclampsia/eclampsia; IM or IV dose varies; watch for respiratory complications   magnesium sulfate  
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gonadotropic associated; administration nasal spray, dose varies; used for endometriosis (treatment not to exceed 6months); trade name for nafarelin acetate   Synarel  
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gonadotropic associated; administration IM, dose varies; used for endometriosis, some cases infertility (treatment not to exceed 6months) & prostate cancer (antineoplastic); trade name for leuprolide acetate   Lupron Depot  
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gonadotropic associated; administration PO, dose varies; used for infertility treatment, ovulation induction; trade name for clomiphene citrate   Clomid, Seraphene  
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gonadotropic associated; administration IM daily for 7-12days; used for infertility treatment, stimulates follicle development; trade name for menotropins   Repronex  
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gonadotropic associated; administration IM single dose, 5-10,000 units; used for infertility treatment, given 1 day after Repronex, to induce ovulation; trade name for chorionic gonadotropin (CG)   Profasi, Pregnyl  
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gonadotropic associated; administration subQ, IM daily for 7-12 days; used for induction of ovulation in women w/polycystic ovaries followed w/injection of CG; trade name for urofollitropin   Bravelle  
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