Endocrine Pharmacology
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Giantism
excessive growth hormone.
Octreotide (Sandostatin)
A growth hormone inhibiting hormone (GHIH) used in the treatment of giantism.
Octreotide-
Sandostatin-
Pegvisomant (Somavert)
A growth hormone receptor blocker used in the treatment of giantism.
Pegvisomant-
Somavert-
Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
A dopamine agonist used in the treatment of giantism.
Bromocriptine
Parlodel
Neurogenic DI
A condition characterized by insufficient production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
Desmopressin (DDAVP)
A synthetic ADH used to treat neurogenic diabetes insipidus (DI).
SIADH
A condition of excessive secretion of antidiuretic hormone.
Tolvaptan (Samsca)
An ADH receptor blocker used in the treatment of SIADH.
Tolvaptan
Samsca
Nephrogenic DI
A condition where the kidneys do not respond to ADH.
Hydrochlorothiazide (Aquazide, HCZT)
A diuretic used in the treatment of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
Hypothyroid
A condition characterized by insufficient thyroid hormone production.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
A synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism.
Hyperthyroid
A condition characterized by excessive thyroid hormone production.
I-125
A radioactive iodine used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
A medication that inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis used in hyperthyroidism.
Hypoparathyroidism
A condition characterized by insufficient parathyroid hormone production.
Ca++ acetate supplement
A calcium supplement used in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism.
PTH recombinant
A synthetic parathyroid hormone under study for hypoparathyroidism treatment.
Hyperparathyroidism
A condition characterized by excessive parathyroid hormone production.
Cinacalcet (Sensipar)
A calcimimetic used in the treatment of hyperparathyroidism.
Renin-angiotensin
A hormone system that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance.
Benazepril (Lotensin)
An ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension.
Lisinopril (Zestril)
An ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension.
Irbesartan (Avapro)
An angiotensin II receptor blocker used to treat hypertension.
Aldosteronism
A condition characterized by excessive production of aldosterone.
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
An aldosterone receptor blocker used in the treatment of aldosteronism.
Cushing’s syndrome
A condition caused by excessive cortisol production.
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
An anti-fungal that inhibits mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid synthesis used in Cushing���s syndrome.
Addison’s
A condition characterized by insufficient adrenal hormone production.
Oral fludrocortisones (Florinef)
A mineralocorticoid used in the treatment of Addison’s disease.
Oral hydrocorticoid (Cortef)
A glucocorticoid used in the treatment of Addison’s disease.
Prednisone (Deltasone)
A glucocorticoid used in the treatment of Addison’s disease.
Diabetes Mellitus DM
A metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels.
Metformin (Glucophage)
A medication used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Glipizide (Glucatrol)
A medication that stimulates insulin secretion used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.