Men's Health Drugs
Nursing 370 with Han/morrison/swan/steadman at University of Alabama - Birmingham
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By: Megan Armstrong
Textbook:
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process - Text and Study Guide Package (Evolve Learning System Courses)
Created: 2011-02-13
Size: 32 flashcards
Views: 34
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What is the primary use of Men's Health Drugs?
Replacement therapy
Testosterone
Development of
1. Male Sex Characteristics
2. Bones and muscle tissue
Inhibition of Protein catabolism
Retention of various electrolytes
1. Male Sex Characteristics
2. Bones and muscle tissue
Inhibition of Protein catabolism
Retention of various electrolytes
What is special about Androgens regarding RBCs?
They stimulate the production of RBCs by enhancing production of erythropoietic stimulation factor.
Synthetic Androgens MOA
They stimulate the normal growth and development of the male sex organs and secondary male sex characteristics.
They also increase synthesis of body proteins.
They also increase synthesis of body proteins.
How long can the long term dose last?
2 - 3 days to 2 - 4 weeks
What does androgens do in adolescents?
Exogenous androgens accelerate linear growth rates, but may cause disproportionate advancement in bone maturation.
Anabolic Steroids
They are a schedule 3 drug.
Adverse Effects of Steroids
Fluid Retention
Peliosis of the liver
Severe liver effects.
Increase in acne, hair loss, irritability, and dizziness.
Painful urination
Shrinking of Testicles
Impotence, sterility, and the development of breasts
Peliosis of the liver
Severe liver effects.
Increase in acne, hair loss, irritability, and dizziness.
Painful urination
Shrinking of Testicles
Impotence, sterility, and the development of breasts
What is Peliosis Hepatis?
Uncommon vascular condition characterized by randomly distributed multiple blood filled cavities throughout the liver.
Nursing Implications for Testosterone
IM testosterone should be given deeply
Transdermal Testoderm should be applied to the scrotum
Androderm are applied to the body
Transdermal Testoderm should be applied to the scrotum
Androderm are applied to the body
What are the 4 androgen inhibitors?
5 - alpha - reductase inhibitors
alpha - adrenergic blockers
androgen receptor blockers
gonadotropin - releasing hormone
alpha - adrenergic blockers
androgen receptor blockers
gonadotropin - releasing hormone
5 - alpha - reductase inhibitors MOA
They block the effects of endogenous androgens
It inhibits 5 - alpha - reductase which inhibits DHT.
It inhibits 5 - alpha - reductase which inhibits DHT.
DHT
a hormone responsible for enlarging the prostate
What is 5 - alpha - reductase inhibitor used for?
Treat benign prostatic hypertrophy
Ease passage of urine
Male pattern baldness
Ease passage of urine
Male pattern baldness
5 - alpha - reductase inhibitors adverse effects
Loss of libido
Loss of erection
Ejaculatory dysfunction
Loss of erection
Ejaculatory dysfunction
5 - alpha - reductase inhibitor drugs
Propecia (finastride)
Avodart (dutasteride)
Avodart (dutasteride)
Nursing Implications for 5 - alpha - reductase inhibitors
Pregnant women should not handle crushed or broken Propecia tablets
Educate on proper administration
Monitory for therapeutic effects
Monitor for adverse effects
Educate on proper administration
Monitory for therapeutic effects
Monitor for adverse effects
alpha - adrenergic blockers MOA
alpha - adrenergic blockers inhibit the contraction of prostatic smooth muscle
Relaxes prostate and bladder muscles thus decreasing the blockage of urine flow.
Relaxes prostate and bladder muscles thus decreasing the blockage of urine flow.
Side Effects of alpha - adrenergic blockers
Orthostatic Hypotension
Ejaculation changes
Nasal congestion
Weakness
Ejaculation changes
Nasal congestion
Weakness
Adverse Effects of alpha - adrenergic blockers
The usual
alpha - adrenergic blockers Drugs
Flomax, Cardura, Hytrin
Androgen Receptor Blockers MOA
They block the activity of androgen hormones at prostate receptors. It prevents the prostate cells from growing.
Androgen Receptor Blockers Drugs
Flutamide
Nilutamide
Bicalutamide
Nilutamide
Bicalutamide
What are Androgen Receptor Blockers used for?
Treatment of prostate cancer
Competes with testosterone
Competes with testosterone
Adverse effects of Androgen Receptor Blockers
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Breast tenderness
Gynecomastia
Hot flushes
GI problems
Hepatic changes
Breast tenderness
Gynecomastia
Hot flushes
GI problems
Hepatic changes
What are Gn -HR Analogs used for?
Treat prostate cancer
Gn - HR Analog MOA
induce a chemical castration
Gn - HR Analog Drugs
Goserelin
Leuprolide
Triptorelin
Leuprolide
Triptorelin
Drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction
Viagra
Levitra
Cialis
Levitra
Cialis
Drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction MOA
They increase nitric oxide to cause vasodilation.
Adverse Effects of Drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction
Headache, flushing, dyspepsia, nasal congestion, hyper/hypotension
Priapism - long erection
Visual loss
Priapism - long erection
Visual loss
Rogaine MOA
Potassium channel opener and vasodilator
It was first used as a BP medication
Must be continued to keep effect.
It was first used as a BP medication
Must be continued to keep effect.
About this deck
By: Megan Armstrong
Textbook: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process - Text and Study Guide Package (Evolve Learning System Courses)
Created: 2011-02-13
Size: 32 flashcards
Views: 34
Textbook:
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process - Text and Study Guide Package (Evolve Learning System Courses)Created: 2011-02-13
Size: 32 flashcards
Views: 34
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