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endocrine drugs

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Inhibitor of Na+-I- cotransporter   PERCHLORATE  
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mechanism and main toxicity of perchlorate   Block uptake of iodide (I-), Aplastic Anemia  
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Iodide mechanism   Inhibit organification, Inhibit release of T3 and T4 (via inhibition of proteases), decrease size and vascularity of gland  
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Radioactive Iodine (131I) mechanism   Rapid uptake of Iodine, Emission of radioactive β-particle Selective destruction of thyroid tissue  
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how toxic is radio active Iodine   little to no toxicity  
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PROPYLTHIOURACIL (PTU) mechanism   Block Organification, inhibit thyroid peroxidase  
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PROPYLTHIOURACIL is a   Thioamide  
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Levothyroxine is   t4 analogue  
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Ketoconazole is   an antifungal  
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ketoconazole mechanism   a non-selective inhibitor of steroid hormone biosynthesis. It inhibits various enzymes in the biosynthetic pathway of cortisol  
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Ketoconazole interacts with   statins ex: simvastatin  
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Mifepristone   GC receptor antagonist  
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Mitotane   chemically non-selective adrenalectomic agent  
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OXYTOCIN actions   Induces contraction of smooth muscle in reproductive tracts, initiating labor, stimulates lactation  
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DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE is   a long synthetic vasopressin anologue, it has minimal vasoconstrictor effects. The Antidiuretic : Pressor ratio is 4000x higher than native ADH  
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CONIVAPTAN is   ADH ANTAGONISTS: Used in patients with hyponatremia or acute HF. It has a high affinity for V1A and V2 rec  
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Chloropromide and Glyburide desctiption and MOA   its a Sulfonylurea, which inhibits the atpase sensitive k channel  
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Chloropromide and Glyburide effect   INCREASE insulin release from pancreas DECREASE Glucagon levels (mechanism unclear)  
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Chloropromide and Glyburide TOXICITY/SIDE EFFECTS   Hypoglycemia (Most common side effect) Weight Gain Potentially Teratogenic  
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PRAMLINITIDE is   Amylin Analog, a synthetic human amylin  
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MOA and effects   Binds to the Amylin Receptor in specific regions of the brain. Activation of the amylin receptor cause reductions in glucagon release Promotes satiety, slows gastric emptying  
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PRAMLINITIDE Drug-Drug Interaction   Contraindicated in patients with disorders of motility or on drugs that decrease gastric motility (i.e. OPIODE ANALGESICS)  
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REPAGLINIDE is   Meglitinides  
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REPAGLINIDE MOA   STIMULATE insulin release from pancreas Similar mechanism to sulfonylureas  
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NATEGLINIDE is   d-phenylalanine derivative  
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NATEGLINIDE MOA   STIMULATE insulin release from pancreas Similar mechanism to sulfonylureas  
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NATEGLINIDE and REPAGLINIDE adverse effects   Hypoglycemia, diarrhea, nausea and weight gain  
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Metformin is a   Biguanide that activates ampk  
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METFORMIN effects   Liver: Decreases gluconeogenesis Skeletal muscle: Increase glucose utilization (lowers glucose levels) DOES NOT DEPEND ON FUNCTIONING PANCREATIC BETA CELLS  
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Metformin adverse effects and metabolism   IMPAIRS HEPATIC LACTIC ACID METABOLISM Lactic acidosis Muscle pain Metabolism: Not metabolized Excreted unchanged in the urine  
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PIOGLITAZONE   Insulin Sensitizer: Thiazolidinediones (TZD’s)  
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PIOGLITAZONE MOA   acts on PPAR GAMMA INCREASE INSULIN SENSITIVITY DECREASE INSULIN RESISTANCE INCREASE GLUCOSE UTILIZATION  
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PIOGLITAZONE adverse effects   ASSOCIATED WITH BLADDER CANCER FLUID RETENTION  
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ACARBOSE   ALPHA-GLUCISIDASE INHIBITOR  
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ACARBOSE MOA   Inhibit α-glucosidase in GI tract Decrease absorption of Glucose  
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Acarbose   GI disturbance Excess carbohydrates in GI tract lead to increased bacterial digestion of polysaccharides. Contraindicated in people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease  
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EXENATIDE   GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) RECEPTOR AGONISTS  
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EXENATIDE effects   promotes: STIMULATES INSULIN PRODUCTION REDUCES APPETITE INDUCES β-CELL GROWTH  
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EXENATIDE adverse effects   GI disturbance  
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SITAGLIPTIN   DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE-4 (DPP-4) INHIBITOR  
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sitagliptin effects   INCREASE CIRCULATING GLP-1 INCREASE INSULIN LEVCELS DECREASE GLUCAGON LEVELS Adverse effects: GI disturbance  
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CANAGLIFLOZIN   Sodium-Glucose transporter inhibitor (SGLT-2 inhibitor)  
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Canagliflozin MOA   Inhibits the reabsorbtion of glucose Results in loss of glucose (glycosuria) and water (osmotic diuresis)  
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Canagliflozin Adverse effects   Increased urination Increased urinary tract infections Possible hypotension  
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SIMVASTATIN is   a prodrug, absorbed in the small intestine, and activated in the liver  
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DRUGS THAT INTERFERE WITH STATIN OXIDATION   Macrolide antibiotics: e.g. Erythromycin Azole antifungals: e.g. Itraconazole Cyclosporine (immunosuppressant) Nefazodone (a phenylpiperazine antidepressant) HIV protease inhibitors Amiodarone (Antiarrhythmic agent)  
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Adverse effects of statins (simvastatin)   MYOPATHY The major adverse effect associated with statin use Statin-induced rhabdomyolysis Risk increased in proportion to dose and plasma concentrations Associated with factors inhibiting statin catabolism  
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CHOLESTYRAMINE   Bile-Acid Sequestrant  
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CHOLESTYRAMINE MOA   Positively charged compounds IONIC BOND with negatively charged bile acids Block reabsorbtion and enhance excretion of cholesterol ENHANCES bile acid synthesis  reduces hepatic cholesterol → INC LDL-R synthesis  
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CHOLESTYRAMINE adverse   Relatively safe Interfere with absorption of other drugs FUROSEMIDE, THIAZIDE DIURETICS,PROPRANOLOL, DIGOXIN, WARFARIN  
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niacin MOA   Inhibits hormone-sensitive lipase DECREASES hepatic TG synthesis Decreases VLDL production and release Decreases HDL breakdown  
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Niacin ADVERSE EFFECTS   Cutaneous vasodilation (flush) A prostaglandin dependent phenomena Treated with NSAIDs, salicylate-containing creams (i.e. Aspercreme™) and aspirin Dyspepsia May increase insulin resistance  
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CLOFIBRATE MOA   Act as PPARα ligands  
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Clofibrate effects   Increased FFA OXIDATION Increased expression and release of ApoA1 INC expression of LPL ↓ HEPATIC VLDL SECRETION, ↓ TGs, modest ↓ LDL, ↑ HDL  
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Clofibrate adverse effects   Displace oral anticoagulants from protein binding sites. Myopathy when combined w/ statins (gemfibrozil only) Gemfibrozil blocks OATP1B1 transporter Associated w/ gallstone formation  
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EZETIMIBE MOA   Inhibits luminal cholesterol uptake in the SMALL INTESTINE Decreases cholesterol uptake into chylomicrons Reduces cholesterol in liver Increases LDL-Receptor expression Inc plasma LDL clearance  
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Ezetimibe interactions   BILE ACID SEQUESTRANTS INHIBIT ABSORBTION (ex: cholestyramine) CONTRAINDICATED No other interaction reported  
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ALIROCUMAB is   a pcsk9 inhibitor. ( PCSK9 inhibitors have been shown to reduce LDL levels by up to 60 percent from baseline levels, (including in statin-intolerant)  
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ALIROCUMAB MOA   Binds and inactivates PCSK9 Inhibits degradation of LDL-R Increases LDL-R number  
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ALIROCUMAB adverse effect   Itching and swelling at site of injection Flu-like symptoms Hypersensitivity-type reactions  
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Somatotropin   is Identical to human GH  
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Mecasermin   recombinant human IGF-I (rh IGF-I) - Used for treatment of GH-resistant IGF-I deficiency  
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Octreotide   Somatostatin analog  
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Pegvisomant   GH receptor anatgonist, Binds only to one GH receptor, will stop dimerization  
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