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1
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Leuprolide

A

GnRH analog

2
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Clomiphene

A

SERM:

Antagonist of estrogen receptors in hypothalamus

3
Q

What is clomiphene used to treat?

A

infertility due to anovulation (eg PCOS)

4
Q

Tamoxifen

A

SERM:
antagonist breast tissue
agonist uterus, bone

5
Q

Raloxifene

A

SERM:
Agonist bone
antagonist uterus

6
Q

What SERM is used to treat osteoporosis

A

raloxifene

7
Q

Anastrozole

A

aromatase inhibitor

8
Q

Exemestane

A

aromatase inhibitor

9
Q

What are aromatase inhibitors used for?

A

postmenopausal women with breast cancer

10
Q

What is the action of oral contraceptives?

A

inhibit LH/FSH, prevent estrogen surge

11
Q

Terbutaline

A

b2 agonist, decr uterin contraction

12
Q

Danazol

A

partial agonist of androgen receptors

13
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What is danazol used to treat

A

endometriosis, hereditary angioedema

14
Q

What does flutamide inhibit?

A

nonsteroidal competitive inhibitor of testosterone receptor

15
Q

What is the anti-androgen function of ketoconazole

A

inhibits 17-20 desmolase

16
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What is the anti-androgen function of spironolactone

A

inhibits steroid binding, 17a-hydroxylase, inhibits 17-20 desmolase

17
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What are ketoconazole and spironolactone used to treat?

A

PCOS

18
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Tamsolusin

A

a1antagonist- treat BPH, selective

19
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What drug is contraindicated for patients taking sildenafil

A

nitrates