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Pharm Endocrine

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Thyroid Gland regulation   T3(active) and T4 -- stimulation of energy use (calorigenic), stimulation of heart (increases HR and blood flow), promote growth and development  
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hypothyroidism   not enough thyroid hormone, can occur at any age, maternal (retardation, cretinism)  
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causes of hypothyroidism   malfunction of thyroid, autoimmune (Hashimotos), surgical removal of thyroid, insufficient iodine diet  
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symptoms of hypothyroidism   fatigue, lethargy, intolerance to cold, bradycardia, myxedema  
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Levothyroxine (Synthroid)   synthetic prep of T4, converts to T3, highly protein bound, half life 7 days (longer), concentration at steady state (~1month)  
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Liothyronine (Cytomel)   synthetic prep of T3, more potent but shorter half life, higher cost, and increased cardiotoxicity  
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thyroid hormone replacement- adverse effects   tachycardia, tremor, nervousness, insomnia  
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Hyeprthyroidism forms   Graves Disease (autoimmune) and Toxic nodular goiter (Plummers disease)  
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Graves Disease   thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin (TSIs)- autoantibodies that mimic TSH effects- overstimulates the thyroid  
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Plummer's disease (nodular goiter)   result of thyroid autonomy (nodules create thyroid hormone independent of TSH stimulation)  
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Symptoms of hyperthyroidism   tachycardia, irritability, nervousness, heat intolerance, goiter, exopthalmos (protrusion of eyeballs) in Grave's disease  
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Methimazole (Tapazole)   suppression of thyroid hormone synthesis  
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Propylthiouracil (PTU)   2nd line, suppresses thyroid hormone synthesis (shorter half life than methimazole)  
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Beta Blockers for hyperthyroidism   suppress tahcycardia and other symtpoms  
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Radioactive iodine   destroys thyroid tissue- but hypothyroidism occur in 80% (1st choice in elderly and post menopausal)  
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non radioactive iodine (Lugol's solution)   at high concentrations, iodide suppresses thyroid  
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Surgical removal of thyroid tissue   80-90% will require supplementation  
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Growth Hormone (somatropin)   promote growth, promotes protein synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism  
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Therapeutic uses of Growth hormone (somatropin)   IM or SubQ- pediatric GH deficiency, Pediatric short stature, adult GH deficiency, sports "doping"  
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Somatostatin   inhibitor of growth hormone (synthetic form is Sandostatin)  
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Adverse effects of Growth hormone   edema, musculoskeletal pain, hyperglycemia  
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Prolactin   stimulates milk production after giving birth  
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hypersecretion of prolactin (female)   amenorrhea, galatorrhea, infertility  
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hyeprsecretion of prolactin (male)   libido and potency reduced (lowers testosterone), galactorrhea  
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Cabergoline (Dostinex)   dopamine agonist, suppression of prolactin release  
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Oxytocin   promotes uterine contractions during labor, stimulate milk ejection during breast feeding  
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Pitocin   synthetic oxytocin, used to induce labor near term  
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Desmopressin   agent of choice to treat diabetes insipidus (ADH deficiency)- long duration of action  
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Therapeutic uses of desmopressin   diabetes insipidus, cardiac arrest (enhance CPR), nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting)  
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adrenal medulla   releases catecholaminesin coordination with SNS  
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adrenal cortex   produces steroid hormones  
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3 classes of adrenocortical hormones (steroid hormones)   1) glucocorticoids 2) mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) 3) Androgens (androstenedione)  
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Metabolic effects of Glucocorticoids (cortisol)   carbohydrate metabolism (promote glucose availability), protein metabolism, fat metabolism, maintain integrity of vascular system, promote renal sodium and water retention  
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Pharmacologic Effects of glucocorticoids   antiinflammatory at high doses in therapy of non endocrine diseases (rheumatoid arthritic, lupus, IBD, others), immunosuppressant effects  
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Cushing's Syndrome   adrenal hormone excess; caused by hypersecretion of ACTH, hypersecretion of glucocorticoids, or glucocorticoid therapy in large doses  
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symptoms of Cushing's syndrome   obesity, moon face, buffalo hump, hyperglycemia, glycosuria, hypertension, fluid and electrolyte disturbances  
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Treatment of Cushing's syndrome   surgical removal of adrenal gland, aldosterone antagonist (spironolactone), Mifepristone  
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Mifepristone (Korlym)   cortisol receptor blocker; high daily dose treatment of hyperglycemia secondary to hypercortisolism in adults with endogenous cushing's syndrome  
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Off label indications of Mifepristone   emergency contraception, spontaneous abortion- in combo with misoprostol = abortion < 49 days of pregnancy.  
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Adverse effects of Mifepristone   reproductive (abnormal bleeding), CV (HTN,edema)  
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Addison's Disease   adrenal hormone deficiency  
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symptoms of addison's disease   weakness, emaciation, hypoglycemia, increased pigmentation of skin and mucous membranes  
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Treatment of Addisons disease   replacement therapy with adrenocorticoids, hydrocortisone, mineralcorticoid replacement (Florinef)  
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Florinef- MOA   binds to aldosterone receptor; mineralcorticoid property and glucocorticoid activity- retains sodium and excretes potassium  
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Florinef- indications   Addison's disease, adrenogenital disorder  
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Florinef- adverse effects   edema, hyperglycemia, decreased body growth  
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Long term therapy with glucocorticoids- problem   therapy >2 weeks- adrenal suppression by negative feedback regulation  
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adverse effects of glucocorticoids   adrenal insufficiency with long term therapy, susceptibility to infection, osteoporosis, hyperglycemia, fluid and electrolyte disturbance, edema, hypokalemia, cardiac enlargement, hypertension, myopathy, muscle weakness, PUD, growth retardation, Cushings  
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short to medium acting glucocorticoid   Hydrocortisone (cortef)  
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Intermediate Acting glucocorticoids   prednisone, methylprednisolone, triacinolone (Kenalog)  
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Long acting glucocorticoids   dexamethasone (Dex Pax)  
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