The anterior pituitary gland is found at the base of the brain. It produces hormones that control various bodily functions. Hormonal balance is crucial for good health and helps with growth, metabolism, and reproduction. Drugs can affect hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland to manage hormonal disorders and restore balance. We will explore the classification of these drugs. It is a crucial topic in pharmacology for B.pharma, GPAT, and for Registered nursing.
Classification
DRUGS ALTERING ANTERIOR PITUITARY HORMONE SECRETION
- Inhibit GH release– Somatostatin, Octreotide, Lanreotide
- Inhibit prolactin release-Bromocriptine, Cabergoline, Apomorphine
- Enhance prolactin release– Chlorpromazine (other neuroleptics), Metoclopramide, Reserpine
- Inhibit gonadotropin (Gn) release
- Superactive GnRH agonist– (Initially enhance Gn release) Nafarelin, Triptorelin, Goserelin, Leuprolide
- GnRH antagonists– Ganirelix, Cetrorelix
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Reference
- Classification of Drugs Altering Anterior Pituitary Hormone Secretion- KD Tripathi
- National Library of Medicine- Physiology, Pituitary Hormones
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