Endocrine system Drugs

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Levothyroxine
Drug used to treat hypothyroidism.
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Methimazole
Antithyroid drug used to treat hyperthyroidism.
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Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Antithyroid drug that inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis.
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Synthetic PTH
Used to treat hypoparathyroidism by replacing the missing parathyroid hormone.
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Calcium
Mineral supplement used to treat hypoparathyroidism.
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Vitamin D
Nutrient essential for calcium absorption; used in hypoparathyroidism treatment.
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PTH antagonist
Class of drugs that inhibit the action of parathyroid hormone.
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Calcitonin
Hormone that lowers blood calcium levels; used in hyperparathyroidism.
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Rapid-acting insulin
Insulin types that act quickly to lower blood glucose; include Lispro, Aspart, and Glulisine.
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Lispro
A rapid-acting insulin used to control blood sugar levels.
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Aspart
A rapid-acting insulin that starts working very quickly.
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Glulisine
Rapid-acting insulin that provides quick coverage for glucose levels.
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Regular insulin
Short-acting insulin used to manage blood sugar.
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NPH
Intermediate-acting insulin used for blood glucose management.
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Glargine
Long-acting insulin that provides a steady release of insulin.
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Detemir
Long-acting insulin that helps control blood sugar over a 24-hour period.
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Sulfonylureas
Class of anti-diabetic drugs that stimulate insulin secretion from the pancreas.
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Diabinese
A sulfonylurea used to treat type 2 diabetes.
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Glyburide
A sulfonylurea that helps to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.
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Biguanides
Class of anti-diabetic drugs that reduce glucose production in the liver; includes Metformin.
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Metformin
First-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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Sodium-Glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors
Class of drugs that promote the excretion of glucose through urine.
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Canagliflozin
An SGLT-2 inhibitor used to lower blood sugar levels.
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Dapagliflozin
SGLT-2 inhibitor that helps reduce blood sugar levels.
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Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors
Class of drugs that increase insulin production in response to meals.
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Sitagliptin
A DPP-4 inhibitor used to manage blood glucose levels.
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists
Class of drugs that enhance glucose-dependent insulin secretion.
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Liraglutide
A GLP-1 agonist that helps lower blood glucose.
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Semaglutide
GLP-1 agonist used for type 2 diabetes management.
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Dulaglutide
A GLP-1 agonist that helps improve glycemic control.