Reproductive System Drugs

Flashcards covering drugs affecting the male and female reproductive systems.

Hormonal Contraceptives

Inhibit ovulation, alter cervical mucus, and thin the endometrium to prevent pregnancy and regulate menstrual cycles.

Alesse®

An example of a hormonal contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel.

Fertility Agents

Stimulate ovulation via hormonal signaling (FSH, LH mimicry) to promote ovulation in women with infertility.

Clomid®

An example of a fertility agent containing clomiphene citrate.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Replaces declining estrogen/progesterone during menopause to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and osteoporosis.

Premarin®

An example of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) with conjugated estrogens.

Uterotonics

Stimulate uterine contractions via oxytocin receptor activation to induce/augment labor and control postpartum bleeding.

Oxytocin (synthetic)

A synthetic uterotonic used to stimulate uterine contractions.

Tocolytics

Relax uterine muscles, delaying premature labor to prevent or delay preterm labor.

Adalat®

An example of tocolytic drug containing nifedipine.

Androgens

Mimic natural testosterone to promote the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics, muscle mass, and bone density.

Androgel®

An example of androgen drug containing testosterone gel.

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs

Medications such as Sildenafil (Viagra) and Tadalafil used to treat erectile dysfunction.

BPH Treatment

Medications such as Alpha-blockers (Tamsulosin) and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (Finasteride) used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Nursing Considerations for Reproductive System Drugs

Monitor vital signs (BP, HR), patient education on proper use and side effects, and awareness of contraindications like smoking with contraceptives.

Ethinyl estradiol

An example drug for birth control, nursing considerations include blood pressure monitoring and patient education on use.

Sildenafil

An example drug used for erectile dysfunction, nursing considerations include avoid nitrates and watching for hypotension.

Tamsulosin, Finasteride

Example drugs for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, nursing considerations include monitoring urinary output and assessing prostate.