TYPES OF ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DRUGS-LESSON 162
Now in this lesson we will learn about different types of Endocrine drugs TYPES OF ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DRUGS The various types of endocrine drugs are:- 1. Androgen:- These are male hormones that are used for male hormone replacement or to treat endometriosis and breast cancer in women. Exs:- 1. Fluoxymesterone (Halotestin) 2. Methyltesterone (Virilon) 2. Antiandrogen:- This will be helpful to treat prostate cancer. Antiandrogens usually work by blocking the related receptors, competing for binding sites on the cell's surface, rejecting the androgen's way. Ex:- 1. Flutamide 3. Estrogen:- These are female harmones that are used for symptoms associated with menopause and to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis. The deficiency of Estrogen can lead to osteoporosis. Ex:- 1. Estrogens (Premarin, Estradiol) 4. Antiestrogen:- These are used to prevent recurrence of breast cancer and to treat metastatic breast cancer. Some patients have tumo