Pediatric Endocrinologist
Summary about Epiduo Forte Epiduo Forte (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) gel, 0.3%/2.5% is a once-a-day prescription medication, with two powerful ingredients that treat tough acne now and helps prevent recurring acne from forming by unclogging pores and killing bacteria. Adapalene, a synthetic retinoid, is a naphthoic acid derivative with retinoid-like properties. Benzoyl Peroxide is a highly […]
Summary about Unithroid Unithroid (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, for oral use is a prescription, man-made thyroid hormone that is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism. Unithroid tablets contain synthetic crystalline L-3,3′,5,5′-tetraiodothyronine sodium salt [levothyroxine (T4) sodium] as an active ingredient. Synthetic T4 is chemically identical to the hormone produced in the human thyroid gland. […]
Summary about Arimidex Arimidex (anastrozole) 1 mg tablets is a prescription hormonal treatment that helps fight breast cancer by lowering the amount of estrogen in the body. Arimidex is a selective, non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor, which signifcantly lowers serum estradiol (estrogen) concentrations, without interfering with the formation of adrenal corticosteroids or aldosterone. It is FDA approved […]
Summary about Genotropin Growth hormone (GH) or somatotropin is a peptide produced by the somatotroph cells in the anterior pituitary gland. It binds to a transmembrane receptor and leads to the production of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), IGF binding protein 3 (IGFBP-3), and the acid-labile subunit (ALS). This 3-peptide compound is brought to target […]
Summary about Humatrope Growth hormone (GH) or somatotropin is a peptide produced by the somatotroph cells in the anterior pituitary gland. It binds to a transmembrane receptor and leads to the production of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), IGF binding protein 3 (IGFBP-3), and the acid-labile subunit (ALS). This 3-peptide compound is brought to target […]
Summary about Levothyroxine sodium (generic) tablets for oral use Levothyroxine sodium tablets, for oral use is a prescription, man-made thyroid hormone that is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine sodium tablets contain synthetic crystalline L-3,3′,5,5′-tetraiodothyronine sodium salt [levothyroxine (T4) sodium] as an active ingredient. Synthetic T4 is chemically identical to the hormone produced […]
Summary about Lupron DEPOT-PED LUPRON DEPOT-PED is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. It’s a medicine that is similar to GnRH, a hormone made naturally by your body. LUPRON DEPOT-PED works by suppressing the natural GnRH hormone. This interrupts the release of the hormones that cause puberty until it is a more appropriate time for puberty […]
Norditropin (somatropin) is a recombinant human growth hormone, used for the replacement of endogenous growth hormone in children and adults with growth hormone deficiency. Endogenous growth hormone or somatotropin is naturally produced by the pituitary gland and is necessary to stimulate growth in children. Norditropin, a man-made version of growth hormone may be used in adults or children who have certain conditions that prevent normal growth. These conditions include growth hormone deficiency (inability to produce enough growth hormone), chronic kidney disease, idiopathic short stature (unexplained shortness), Noonan syndrome, Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), short stature homeobox-containing gene (SHOX) deficiency, and short stature born small for gestational age (SGA) with no catch-up growth by age 2 to 4 years of age. Norditropin injections are administered subcutaneously via Norditropin FlexPro pens.
Summary about Nutropin AQ Growth hormone (GH) or somatotropin is a peptide produced by the somatotroph cells in the anterior pituitary gland. It binds to a transmembrane receptor and leads to the production of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), IGF binding protein 3 (IGFBP-3), and the acid-labile subunit (ALS). This 3-peptide compound is brought to […]
Summary about Omnitrope Growth hormone (GH) or somatotropin is a peptide produced by the somatotroph cells in the anterior pituitary gland. It binds to a transmembrane receptor and leads to the production of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), IGF binding protein 3 (IGFBP-3), and the acid-labile subunit (ALS). This 3-peptide compound is brought to […]
Summary about Saizen Saizen (somatropin) is a human growth hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology. It is a type of treatment called growth hormone replacement therapy and is available by prescription only. The structure of the growth hormone used in treatment is identical to the growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Saizen is used for growth […]
Summary about Supprelin LA Supprelin long-acting (LA) is a sterile, non-biodegradable, diffusion-controlled, MedLaunchTM polymer reservoir containing histrelin acetate, a synthetic nonapeptide analog of the naturally occurring gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) possessing a greater potency than the natural sequence hormone. Supprelin LA is designed to deliver approximately 65 mcg histrelin acetate per day over 12 months. […]
Summary about Synthroid Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, for oral use is a prescription, man-made thyroid hormone that is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism. Synthroid tablets contain synthetic crystalline L-3,3′,5,5′-tetraiodothyronine sodium salt [levothyroxine (T4) sodium] as an active ingredient. Synthetic T4 is chemically identical to the hormone produced in the human thyroid gland. Synthroid […]
Summary about Tirosint Tirosint (levothyroxine sodium) capsules for oral use is a prescription, man-made thyroid hormone that is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism. Tirosint capsules contain synthetic L-3,3′,5,5′-tetraiodothyronine sodium salt [levothyroxine (T4) sodium] as an active ingredient. Synthetic T4 is chemically identical to the hormone produced in the human thyroid gland. Tirosint is […]
Summary about Triptodur Triptodur is an injectable prescription medicine used for the treatment of children with central precocious puberty (CPP). It is administered as a single intramuscular (IM) injection just once every 24 weeks, making it the first FDA-approved medicine for CPP to offer once-every six-month dosing. Treatment with Triptodur does not require surgery. The process of puberty […]
Summary about Vantas Vantas (histrelin acetate) implant is a sterile, non-biodegradable, diffusion-controlled hydrogel polymer reservoir containing histrelin acetate, a synthetic nonapeptide analog of the naturally occurring gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). Vantas is designed to deliver approximately 50 mcg histrelin acetate per day (equivalent to approximately 41 mcg histrelin per day) over 12 months. The sterile […]
Summary about Zomacton Zomacton is a recombinant human growth hormone (GH) indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients with: Growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous GH Short stature associated with Turner syndrome Idiopathic short stature (ISS) Short stature or growth failure in short stature homeobox-containing gene (SHOX) deficiency Short stature born small for […]
Summary about Ethinyl estradiol Ethinyl Estradiol is a semisynthetic estrogen. Ethinyl estradiol binds to the estrogen receptor complex and enters the nucleus, activating DNA transcription of genes involved in estrogenic cellular responses. This agent also inhibits 5-alpha reductase in epididymal tissue, which lowers testosterone levels and may delay progression of prostatic cancer. In addition to […]
Summary about Spironolactone Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic like that competitively inhibits mineralocorticoid receptors in the distal convoluted tubule to promote sodium and water excretion and potassium retention. Spironolactone was originally developed purely for this ability before other pharmacodynamic properties of the drug were discovered. It is indicated to treat a number of conditions […]
Summary about Medroxyprogesterone acetate Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a derivative of progesterone, a female hormone that helps regulate ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and menstrual periods. Medroxyprogesterone acetate is used to treat conditions such as absent or irregular menstrual periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding. This medicine is also used to decrease […]
Summary about Adapalene topical Adapalene is a chemically stable, retinoid-like (Vitamin A) compound. Biochemical and pharmacological profile studies have demonstrated that adapalene is a potent modulator of cellular differentiation, keratinization and inflammatory processes all of which represent important features in the pathology of acne vulgaris. Mechanistically, adapalene binds to specific retinoic acid nuclear receptors but, […]
Summary about Metformin Metformin is an antihyperglycemic agent of the biguanide class, used for the management of type II diabetes). Currently, metformin is the first drug of choice for the management of type II diabetes and is prescribed to at least 120 million people worldwide Metformin is an antihyperglycemic agent which improves glucose tolerance in […]
Summary about Vitamin D3 Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol and colecalciferol, is a type of vitamin D which is made by the skin when exposed to sunlight; it is also found in some foods and can be taken as a dietary supplement. Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol and colecalciferol, is a type of vitamin D which is made by the skin when […]
Summary about Provera Provera tablets contain medroxyprogesterone acetate, which is a derivative of progesterone, a female hormone that helps regulate ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and menstrual periods. Provera is used to treat conditions such as absent or irregular menstrual periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding. This medicine is also used […]
Summary about Ergocalciferol Ergocalciferol, also known as vaitamin D2 and calciferol, is a type of vitamin D found in food and used as a dietary supplement. The in vivo synthesis of the major biologically active metabolites of vitamin D occurs in two steps. The first hydroxylation of ergocalciferol takes place in the liver (to 25-hydroxyvitamin […]
Summary about Propranolol Propranolol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Propranolol is used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions. It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack, and to reduce the severity and frequency of migraine […]