Endocrine Disorders

• NSAIDS - Can relieve breast pain and period cramps
• NSAIDS

  1. Ibuprofen
  2. Naproxen sodium
  3. Acetaminophen
  4. Aspirin
  5. Celecoxib
  6. Diclofenac
  7. Mefenamic acid
  8. Indomethacin
  9. Etoricoxib
• NSAIDS

  • BLACK BOX WARNING: Be aware that patient may be at increased risk of cardiovascular event.
• Blood-thinning medicines - where NSAIDS should not be taken with since NSAIDS increase the risk of bleeding
• ACE inhibitors, Diuretics - should not be taken with NSAIDS since it can cause kidney failure
• HORMONAL BIRTH CONTROL - Prevent the woman from ovulating; can relieve unpleasant physical symptoms, like tenderness and pain.
• BIRTH CONTROL PILLS – lessen menstrual cramps; improvement in acne
• First 24 hours of the menstrual cycle - when a first-timer for birth control should take it
• BIRTH CONTROL PILLS SHOULD NOT BE COMBINED WITH?

  • Antibiotics
  • Anticonvulsants
  • St. John's Wort
  • Provigil
• SSRIs and ANTI-ANXIETY MEDICATIONS

  1. Fluoxetine
  2. Paroxetine
  3. Sertraline
• DIURETICS - Can relieve can relieve symptoms like bloating and breast tenderness, pain and period cramps
• Thiazide - DIURETICS

  • Chlorothiazide 
  • Chlorthalidone
  • Hydrochlorothiazide
  • Indapamide
  • Metolazone
• Loop - DIURETICS

  • Bumetanide
  • Ethacrynic acid
  • Furosemide
  • Torsemide
• Potassium sparing - DIURETICS

  • Amiloride
  • Eplerenone
  • Spironolactone
  • Triamterene
• Hypokalemia - a side effect of THIAZIDE
• Hyperkalemia - a side effect of potassium-sparing
• Administer diuretics in the morning to prevent nocturia.
• If the patient is taking potassium-sparing diuretic, advise to avoid salt substitutes which are high in potassium.