Pharmacy Specific Anatomy & Medication Review

Lympatic & Immune Systems Pharmacy Relevance

Vaccine and immunosuppressants delivered/prescribed.

Reproductive System Pharmacy Relevance

Contraceptives, hormone replacement, therapies, and fertility treatments delivered/prescribed.

Renal System Pharmacy Relevance

Many meds are filtered and removed from the body by this system. Necessary to know to understand medication effectiveness and side effect management.

Gastrointestinal System Pharmacy Relevance

Most common system for adverse side effects (nausea, diarrhea, and constipation). Necessary to aid in side effect management.

Respiratory System Pharmacy Relevance

Bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and mucolytics delivered and prescribed.

Integumentary System Pharmacy Relevance

Topical meds, transdermal meds are delivered and prescribed. Common system for side effects too.

Musculoskeletal System Pharmacy Relevance

Meds used to treat disorders or muscle-related symptoms or disease. Another common place for adverse side effects.

Nervous System Pharmacy Relevance

Pain relievers, antidepressants, anti-epileptics, and anesthetics effect this system. Understanding drug interactions allows for better side effect management and ensuring safety.

Endocrine System Pharmacy Relevance

Meds include insulin, thyroid hormones, corticosteroids, and contraceptives.

Cardiovascular System Pharmacy Relevance

Meds directly impact this system through the bloodstream.

Common Meds & CNS Effects

Seizure disorders, anxiety/insomnia, depression, & migraines

Pituitary Gland Medications

Growth Hormone Analogs (growth hormone deficiency), Somatostatin Analogs (treat acromegaly).

Thyroid Gland Medications

Levothyroxine (replace low thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism), Methimazole/Propylthiouracil (to reduce hormone production in hyperthyroidism).

Parathyroid Glands Medications

Cinacalcet (lower PTH in hyperparathyroidism), Calcium Supplements/Vitamin D Analogs (hypoparathyroidism)

Adrenal Glands Medications

Glucocorticoids (replacement therapy in Addison’s Disease or to reduce inflammation), Ketoconazole/Metyrapone (block cortisol production in Cushing’s Syndrome)

Pancreas Medications

Insulin (for Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes), Oral Anti-diabetics (to manage Type 2 diabetes)

Ovaries & Testes Medications

Hormone Replacements (estrogen/progestin therapies, testosterone injections), Oral Contraceptives (regulates hormones in women)