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Pharmacology - Drugs for Pituitary and Thyroid Disorders

Offered By: Speed Pharmacology via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the complexities of the endocrine system in this comprehensive pharmacology lecture focusing on drugs for pituitary and thyroid disorders. Delve into the roles of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in hormone regulation and production. Learn about various drug classes, including thyroid hormone replacement agents, antithyroid agents, GnRH agonists and antagonists, gonadotropin replacement agents, corticosteroids, and more. Discover the mechanisms of action for drugs treating endocrine disorders, with detailed explanations of hormones secreted by the hypothalamus and pituitary. Gain insights into specific medications such as Levothyroxine, Propylthiouracil, Goserelin, Mecasermin, and Desmopressin. Follow along with the lecture's structure, covering topics from hypothalamus and pituitary functions to individual hormones like thyroid hormones, gonadotropins, growth hormones, prolactin, vasopressin, and oxytocin.

Syllabus

Hypothalamus & Pituitary
Anterior pituitary
Posterior pituitary
Thyroid hormones
Gonadotropins
Adrenal hormones
Growth hormones
Prolactin
Vasopressin
Oxytocin


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Speed Pharmacology

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