Mey jo topic sand kr rha hu ushka exame ready notes bna dena notes aesha ki book padhne ki jarurat na pre Unit VI: Describe the drugs used in treatment of endocrine system disorders · Drugs used in treatment of endocrine system disorders · Insulin & oral hypoglycemics · Thyroid and anti-thyroid drugs · Steroids · Corticosteroids · Anabolic steroids · Calcitonin, parathormone, vitamin D3, calcium metabolism · Calcium salts · Composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects, toxicity and role of nurse

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Unit VI ke puri Endocrine Drugs ki complete exam-ready notes taiyaar hain! 🎯
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1. Insulin & Oral Hypoglycemics

  • Insulin ke 6 types (Rapid, Short, Intermediate, Long, Ultra-long, Premixed) — onset/peak/duration table
  • Metformin (drug of choice) — lactic acidosis warning
  • Sulfonylurea, Pioglitazone, Acarbose, Sitagliptin, Dapagliflozin — har ek ka MOA, dose, side effects
  • Comparison table with hypoglycemia risk & weight effect

2. Thyroid & Anti-thyroid Drugs

  • Levothyroxine — mechanism, interactions (Ca, Fe separate karo), nursing
  • Methimazole vs PTU — kab kaunsa use karo (pregnancy, thyroid storm)
  • Lugol's iodine, Radioactive ¹³¹I — radiation precautions
  • Thyroid Storm management complete

3. Steroids

  • Corticosteroids — CUSHINGOID mnemonic for all side effects
  • Never stop abruptly — Addisonian crisis warning
  • Anabolic steroids — virilization, hepatotoxicity, abuse risks
  • Drug interactions table

4. Calcium Metabolism

  • Calcitonin — skin test, bedtime dose, tachyphylaxis
  • Teriparatide (PTH) — osteosarcoma black box warning, max 2 years
  • Vitamin D3 pathway (Skin → Liver → Kidney → Active Calcitriol)
  • Calcium salts — IV calcium slow injection, ECG monitoring, never with bicarb

5. Nurse's Role

  • Har drug category ke liye separate nursing points — exam mein seedha likho
Tip: Quick Revision Tables (5 tables) baar baar padho — inme exam ke har important comparison aata hai.
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