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GRACIOUS COLLEGE OF NURSING
ABHANPUR RAIPUR C.G
Thyroid and anti thyroid drugs
And Steroids
And Steroids
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OM VERMA
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
ADRENAL CORTEX
It produces three types of
hormones:
►Glucocorticoids:
CHO metabolism
►Mineralo-corticoids:
Salt And Water Balance
Salt And Water Balance
►Adrenal androgens:
expression of sex
characteristics
► All three hormone are
collectively known as
corticosteroids or steroids.
A. Glucocorticoids:
ADRENAL CORTEX
It produces three types of hormones:
B. Mineralo-corticoids:
C. Adrenal androgens:
A. GLUCO-CORTICOIDS:
Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones
produced from the cortex of adrenal
glands (gluco-corti-coids: glucose-
glands (gluco-corti-coids: glucose-
cortex-steroids). Glucocorticoids have
a vital role in the glucose, protein, and
fat metabolism of the body.
Mechanism of action
NURSING IMPLICATION
SIDE EFFECTS:
Increase blood sugar
Abnormal fat (face and trunk)Muscle
wasting High blood pressures
Edema
Euphoria- is a feeling of intense
Euphoria- is a feeling of intense
happiness, excitement, or well-
being. It can be a side effect of certain
drugs,
long term use can cause adrenal
atrophy (loss of adrenal gland
B. MINERALO-CORTICOIDS:
Mineralocorticoids are a class of steroid
hormones that regulate salt and water
balance in the body, and are essential for
life. The main mineralo-corticoid is
aldosterone, which is produced in the adrenal
cortex.
Mechanism of action:
Aldosterone maintain fluid
balance by promoting the
balance by promoting the
reabsorption of Na and
Increases loss of potassium.
Example: Fludro-cortisone
Replacement therapy in
aldostreone deficiency as
in addison’s disease
C. ADRENAL ANDROGENS
, Normally secreted by the fetal adrenal
zone and the zona reticularis of the
adrenal cortex, are steroid hormones with
weak androgenic activity.
weak androgenic activity.
EX- Testosterone is the main sex hormone in men.
ANABOLIC STEROIDS
Anabolic steroids are synthetic (man-
made) versions of testosterone.
Testosterone is the main sex hormone in
men. It is needed to develop and
men. It is needed to develop and
maintain male sex characteristics, such as
facial hair, deep voice, and muscle
growth.
Thyroid
and
Anti-thyroid Drugs
Anti-thyroid Drugs
THYROID GLAND
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the
base of the neck.
The thyroid gland produces three hormones:
► Thyroxine (T4)
► Thyroxine (T4)
► Triiodothyronine (T3)
► Calcitonin lodine
Is Essential For The Formation Of The Thyroid Gland
Hormons.These Hormones Mainly Control Intracellular Protein
Synthesis Thus Exert Different Physiological Impact On The
Body.
Parathormone, also known as parathyroid hormone
(PTH) or parathyrin, is a hormone that regulates calcium
levels in the blood. The parathyroid glands, which are
located in the neck, produce PTH in response to low calcium
levels in the blood.
PTH helps the body use and store calcium by:
•Bones: PTH signals bones to release calcium into the
•Bones: PTH signals bones to release calcium into the
blood.
•Intestines: PTH helps the intestines absorb calcium from
food.
•Kidneys: PTH helps the kidneys keep calcium in the blood
instead of removing it through urine.
Calcitonin is a hormone that helps control the level of
calcium in blood. Calcitonin is made in thyroid gland by
cells called "C cells." thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped
gland in neck. Normally, you have a small amount of
calcitonin in your blood.
Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is in a class of medications
Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is in a class of medications
called vitamin D analogs. Cholecalciferol is needed by the
body for healthy bones, muscles, nerves, and to support
the immune system. It works by helping the body to use
more of the calcium found in foods or supplements.
AGRANULOCYTOSIS
Neutrophil count (ANC) is less
than 100 neutrophils per
microlitre of the blood
MECHANISM OF ACTION:
 High levels of iodide that
will reduce iodine uptake
Inhibit thyroid hormone
production
production
 Block the release of
thyroid hormones into the
bloodstream.
Example:
- Sodium iodide
- Potassium iodide
Mechanism of action :
Thyroid hormones are a synthetic
form of thyroxine(T4)
Thus increase metabolic rate in
body tissues Stimulate protein
body tissues Stimulate protein
synthesis and gluconeogenesis
Examples:
Levothyroxine sodium (T4)
Liothyronine sodium (T3)
PITUITARY GLAND
1. ANTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND
2. THE POSTERIOR PITUITARY
2. THE POSTERIOR PITUITARY
1. THE ANTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND,
is the front lobe of the pituitary gland, which is a small, pea-
sized gland located at the base of the brain. The anterior
pituitary is responsible for producing and releasing hormones
that regulate many bodily processes, including:
Growth
Growth
Metabolism
Reproduction
Stress response
Lactation
2. THE POSTERIOR PITUITARY
Is the back lobe of the pituitary gland, which is a small, pea-sized
gland located at the base of the brain.
The posterior pituitary stores and releases two hormones:
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), or vasopressin: regulates water
balance and sodium levels in the body.
Oxytocin: helps with labor and childbirth, breast milk flow, and
bonding between parent and baby. In people assigned male at
birth, oxytocin plays a role in moving sperm.
POSTERIOR PITUITARY HORMONE
MECHANISM OF ACTION:
 Antidiuretic hormones promote
reabsorption of water within the kidneys.
 Vasopressin cause vasoconstriction
because of the contraction of vascular
smooth muscle.
 Con………………
Examples:
Desmopressin
Vasopressin
INDICATION:
Antidiuretic hormones are used to treat diabetes insipides
Antidiuretic hormones are used to treat diabetes insipides
.
Vasopressin is used in cardiac arrest.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Pregnancy
Coronary artery disease
Decreased peripheral circulation
Con………………
CALCIUM METABOLISM
Is The Process Of Regulating Calcium Levels In The Body, Which Is
Essential For Many Metabolic Processes:
•Bone remodeling: Bones store and release calcium as needed, and this process is known
as bone remodeling.
•Hormonal regulation: The parathyroid hormone (PTH) and vitamin D endocrine system
regulates calcium metabolism through a series of feedback loops.
•Dietary intake: The amount of calcium in the diet affects calcium metabolism.
•Kidney function: The kidneys filter calcium and reabsorb most of it, with only a small
amount appearing in urine.
•Intestinal absorption: The small intestine absorbs about 30% of dietary calcium.
•Blood clotting: Calcium metabolism is important for blood clotting.
•Muscle contraction: Calcium metabolism is important for muscle contraction.
•Nerve function: Calcium metabolism is important for nerve function.
CALCIUM SALTS (e.g., calcium carbonate,
calcium citrate) are used as
supplements in the prevention and
treatment of osteoporosis when
treatment of osteoporosis when
dietary intake of calcium is insufficient.
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