Current Medications

Synthroid

Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism.

Glucophage

Metformin, a biguanide used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Basaglar, Lantus, Toujeo

Insulin Glargine, Long-acting insulin used to manage Diabetes Mellitus.

Glucotrol

Glipizide, a sulfonylurea used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Amaryl

Glimepiride, a sulfonylurea used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Januvia

Sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Humulin R, Novolin R

Insulin Human, Short-acting insulin used to manage Diabetes Mellitus.

Novolog

Insulin Aspart, a rapid-acting insulin used for Diabetes Mellitus.

Humalog, Admelog

Insulin Lispro, a rapid-acting insulin used for Diabetes Mellitus.

Actos

Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Armour Thyroid, Nature-Thyroid

Natural thyroid hormone preparation used to treat hypothyroidism.

Levemir

Insulin Detemir, a long-acting insulin used for Diabetes Mellitus.

Diabeta

Glyburide, a sulfonylurea used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Victoza

Liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Janumet

Combination of Metformin and Sitagliptin used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Tradjenta

Linagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Cardura

Doxazosin Mesylate, an alpha-blocker used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Flomax

Tamsulosin, an alpha-blocker used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Hytrin

Terazosin, an alpha-blocker used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Proscar

Finasteride, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Crinone, Endometrin

Progesterone, used for hormone replacement in infertility treatment.

Premarin

Conjugated estrogens, an estrogen derivative used as a contraceptive.

Alesse, Triphasil

Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel, a hormonal contraceptive.

Thiazolidinediones

Increase insulin sensitivity, allowing for

muscle and fat to utilize glucose.

Basal-bolus Dosing

a method of insulin delivery that mimics natural insulin secretion from the pancreas

Split-mix dosing

A combination of intermediate

and very rapid-/short-acting insulin given in a

ratio of 2:1 at the same time, given twice daily

Insulin pump-based dosing

A method of insulin delivery using a device that continuously administers insulin

Incretin Mimetics

Increase insulin secretion from the pancreas when

the blood sugar increases.

Amylin Analog

works by decreasing the amount of glucose in the blood after eating. It slows gastric emptying and promotes satiety.

Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors

Increase and prolong the action of the incretin hormones leading to an increase in insulin secretion and better control of blood sugar levels.

Sodium-glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors (SGLT-2)

-gliflozin stem

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors

lowers blood sugar levels by delaying the breakdown of sugar and carbohydrates in the intestine and slowing the absorption

Triiodothyronine

T3

Naturally-produced thyroid hormone

Levothyroxine

T4

A synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism.

Propylthiouracil (PTU) Methimazole (MMI)

The primary antithyroid drugs

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo-Provera)

An injection given every 3 months

Xulane

A transdermal patch containing ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin (Xulane) worn for 7 days.

Estradiol Cypionate

A once-monthly injection

Plan B, Take Action, and Next Choice

Brand names for Levonorgestrel or ulipristal, emergency contraceptive pills used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.

Clomiphene

An oral medication used to treat infertility by stimulating ovulation.

Urofollitropin

Induce ovulation

Alpha-adrenergic blocking drugs

Relax blood vessels and improve blood flow

Androgen Hormone Inhibitors

Reduce the size of the prostate by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone