by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 28, 2013 | RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
The hormone Oxytocin is used to: *Stimulate contractions of the uterus and smooth muscle tissue *Help strengthen labor *Reduce bleeding after the delivery of a baby Current evidence suggests that Oxytocin is involved in facilitating sperm transport within the male...
by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 28, 2013 | MEDICATIONS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
DESCRIPTION A peptide is defined as low molecular weight polymers of less than 40 amino acids joined together by amide linkages. Oxytocin, often abbreviated OXT, is included in this group and is a nonapeptide, meaning that it contains a sequence of nine peptides. The...
by Kristie Hayes, M.S. | Oct 27, 2013 | MEDICATIONS
The Facts The salt form of Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), sodium oxybate, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002 under the name Xyrem. It treats narcolepsy and cataplexy, a condition where emotions trigger a temporary loss of muscle tone. But...
by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 27, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
This clinical chart covers what hormone stimulates what gland? TSH Thyroid Gland ACTH Adrenal Gland LH and FSH Testes and Ovaries GH Insulin Like Growth Factor One (IGF-1) Prolactin Found an error in this article? Please contact us! Last updated October...
by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 26, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Ever wondered which releasing factors stimulate the secretion of which respective hormone in the pituitary gland? Or what inhibits the secretion of hormones in the pituitary gland? This clinical chart provides the answer. Stimulators Via Positive Regulation Thyroid...