Drugs for Osteoporosis and Hormonal Problems

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to drugs for osteoporosis and hormonal problems.

Estrogens

Female sex steroid hormones that include estradiol, estrone, and ethinyl estradiol; involved in various female reproductive functions.

Progestins

Hormones that prepare the endometrium for potential pregnancy; also used in contraceptive medications.

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by low bone mass and increased risk of fractures, primarily affecting women after menopause.

Bisphosphonates

A class of drugs used to prevent and treat osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption.

SERMs

Selective estrogen receptor modulators that mimic estrogen's effects on bone density and are used for osteoporosis prevention.

Calcitonin

A hormone used in the treatment of osteoporosis that inhibits osteoclastic bone resorption.

5-Alpha reductase inhibitors

Drugs like finasteride and dutasteride that block androgens and are used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

PDE inhibitors

Phosphodiesterase inhibitors such as sildenafil that are used to treat erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis.

Thyroid Hormones

Hormones secreted by the thyroid gland, including thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), that regulate metabolism.

Hypothyroidism

A deficiency of thyroid hormones which can lead to symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, and cold intolerance.

Hyperthyroidism

Excessive production of thyroid hormones, leading to symptoms like weight loss, increased appetite, and heat intolerance.

Antithyroid drugs

Medications used to treat hyperthyroidism by inhibiting the synthesis of thyroid hormones.