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Chapter #19

Drugs for the Treatment of Other Endocrine Disorders

Pituitary Gland Master Gland – is a small endocrine organ located at the base of the brain.
Anterior Pituitary A gland that stimulates hormones, secretes growth hormone, LH, FSH, TSH, ACTH, and prolactin.
Posterior Pituitary A gland that secretes two hormones: vasopressin (ADH) and oxytocin.
Hypopituitarism Pituitary Deficiency.
Acromegaly Rare hormonal disorder that results from the overproduction of growth hormone (GH).
Hypothyroidism The result of the thyroid gland not being able to produce thyroid hormone.
Hyperthyroidism The result of increased production of thyroid hormone.
Cretinism Hypothyroidism in Children
Myxedema Hypothyroidism in Adults
Graves' Disease Autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism.
Plummers Disease A thyroid disorder characterized by the development of multiple benign thyroid nodules that become overactive – leading to hyperthyroidism .
Goiter An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland.
What is the brand name for levothyroxine sodium (t4)? Synthroid
Which drug class does Synthroid belong to? Thyroid Hormone
What is Synthroid used for? Hypothyroidism
What is the brand name for liothyronine sodium (t3)? Cytomel
Which drug class does Cytomel belong to? Thyroid Hormone
What is Cytomel used for? Hypothyroidism
What is the brand name for propylthiouracil? PTU
Which drug class does PTU belong to? Thioamide
What is PTU used for? Hyperthyroidism
What is the brand name for methimazole? Tapazole
Which drug class does Tapazole belong to? Thioamide
What is Tapazole used for? Hyperthyroidism
What is the brand name for radioactive iodine Iodine-131 [131I]? Draximage
Which drug class does Draximage belong to? Radioactive therapeutic agent
What is Draximage used for? Hyperthyroidism
What is the brand name for Medroxyprogesterone? Provera
Which drug class does Provera belong to? Progestin
What is Progestin used for? Contraceptive
What is the brand name for conjugated estrogens? Premarin
Which drug class does Premarin belong to? Estrogen Hormone replacements
What is Premarin used for? HRT: (menopause, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, osteoporosis, prostate cancer)
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