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Endocrine Pharmacology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: gossypol is _____

Answer: a male contraceptive

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Flashcard 2: EZY pill contains _____

Answer: LNG 1.5 mg

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Flashcard 3: What is the brand name of the injectable Depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) provided under the public health system in India?

Answer: Antara (Depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate)

Extra: Antara is a progestin-only injectable contraceptive (POIC) administered intramuscularly every 3 months (150 mg). It is provided free of cost under the National Family Planning Program in India.

Flashcard 4: Uses of the SERM Centchroman (Ormeloxifene) include _ and _

Answer: contraception

Extra: Centchroman is also used in the management of Mastalgia and Fibroadenoma.

Flashcard 5: 1. Identify (Free Govt OCP) → _____ 2. Constituents → Ethinyl Estradiol 30 μg + Levonorgestrel 150 μg 3. Cost → Free

Answer: Mala-N

Extra: Mala-N consists of 21 hormonal tablets and 7 brown ferrous fumarate (iron) tablets (60 mg elemental iron). It is supplied free of cost under the National Family Welfare Programme.

Flashcard 6: _____ is the only agent to inhibit only implantation

Answer: centchroman

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Flashcard 7: EZY pill contains _____

Answer: 1.5 mg LNG (levonorgestrel)

Extra: The EZY pill (or Ezy-pill) is an emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) containing 1.5 mg of Levonorgestrel. It should ideally be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.

Flashcard 8: main MOA of OCP is _____

Answer: inhibition of ovulation

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Flashcard 9: 1. Identify → ___ 2. Constituents → _ 3. Cost → ___

Answer: Mala-D OCPs

Extra: Mala-D and Mala-N are low-dose combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs) used in the National Family Welfare Programme of India. - **Mala-N**: Provided free of cost at government health centers. - **Mala-D**: Socially marketed at a subsidized price (approx. ₹3). **Composition (per white pill):** - **Ethinyl Estradiol**: 30 μg (0.03 mg) - **Levonorgestrel**: 150 μg (0.15 mg) - The pack also contains **7 tablets of Ferrous Fumarate** (60 mg elemental iron) to be taken during the menstrual period to maintain the habit of pill-taking and treat anemia.

Flashcard 10: mc side effect of OC pills is _____

Answer: weight gain

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