Hypoglycemic agent and Thyroid hormone,lecturer notes,Dr.Jibachha Sah,M.V.Sc(Veterinary Pharmacology)Lecture ,College of veterinary Science ,Nepal Poly-technique,Bharatpur,Chitwan,Nepal lecturer notes on ,AUTONOMIC AND SYSTEMIC PHARMACOLOGY SIXTH SEMESTER.This lecture notes also useful for other veterinary college students.Please send me your comments & suggestion.jibachhashah@gmail.com,Mob.00977-9845024121
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INTRODUCTION
Drugs used in diabetes treat Diabetes
mellitus by lowering the glucose level in
blood With the exceptions of insulin,
exenatide, liraglutide and pramlintide all
are administered orally and are thus also
called oral hypoglycemic agents or oral
antihyperglycemic agents
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Table of
Contents
Introduction
Hypoglycemic agent / Thyroid hormone
Administration & dosage
Route of drug administration
Classification
Hypoglycemic agent and thyroid hormone
Mechanism of action
Pharmacological effect after drug bind in body
Pharmacokinetic
Movement of drugs within the body.
Availability
Form of drugs
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5. Anti-diabetic medication
Oral hypoglycemic agent
Type 1 diabetes (T1D), also known as juvenile diabetes, is a form of diabetes in which
very little or no insulin is produced by the pancreas
Type -1 diabetes
Diabetes mellitus type -1
Juvenile diabetes, Insulin
dependent diabetes
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The management of type 2 diabetes relies on a series of changes in diet and
physical activity with the purpose of reducing blood sugar levels to normal
ranges and increasing insulin sensitivity.Biguanides such as metformin are also
used as part of the treatment along with insulin therapy.
Type 2 diabetes
This form of diabetes
usually are a combination
of insulin resistance and
impaired insulin secretion
7. Pancreas
Its head section connects to the first part of the small
intestine (duodenum). Anatomically divided into…….
Head Neck Body and tail
When blood glucose levels are low, alpha cells secrete glucagon, which increases blood
glucose levels. When blood glucose levels are high beta cells secrete insulin to decrease
glucose in blood. Delta cells in the islet also secrete somatostatin which decreases the
release of insulin and glucose.
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8. Diabetes in Dogs
Diabetes is a chronic disease that can affect dogs and cats and
other animals (including apes, pigs, and horses) as well as humans.
• Insulin-deficiency diabetes—This is when the dog’s body isn’t
producing enough insulin. This is the most common type of
diabetes in dogs.
• Insulin-resistance diabetes—This is when the pancreas is
producing some insulin, but the dog’s body isn’t utilizing the
insulin as it should. This type of diabetes can especially occur
in older, obese dogs.
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9. Symptoms
Excessive thirst Increased urination Weight loss.
The dog may drink
frequently and empty the
water bowl more often.
Increased urination (and
increased thirst) happens
because the body is trying to
get rid of excess sugar by
sending it out through urine.
The dog can lose weight
despite eating normal
portions.
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10. Other & advance stage symptoms are
Loss of appetite, Lack of energy, Depressed attitude, vomiting
Ketoacidosis a potentially life-threatening acute condition that can be accompanied
by rapid breathing, dehydration, lethargy, vomiting, or sweet-smelling breath.
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12. Mechanism of action
of sulphonyl ureas
(first generation) Stimulate the release of insulin from pancreatic B-cells
(can only be used in patients with some B-cell function)
ATP-dependent potassium channels (on B-cells) contain
the sulfonylurea receptor – binding inhibits these
channels and alters the resting potential of the cell – this
leads to calcium moving into the cell and insulin being
secreted
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18. Thyroid hormones
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Thyroid hormones are two hormones produced and released by the thyroid gland,
namely triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).
FUNCTION
The thyroid hormones act on nearly every cell in the body. They act to increase the basal metabolic
rate, affect protein synthesis, help regulate long bone growth (synergy with growth hormone) and
neural maturation, and increase the body's sensitivity to catecholamines (such as adrenaline)
by permissiveness.
These hormones also regulate protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, affecting
how human cells use energetic compounds.
This plays an important role in the hibernation cycles of mammals and
the moulting behaviour of birds. One effect of administering the thyronamines is a
severe drop in body temperature.
20. Causes of Primary Hypothyroidism in dog
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Diagnosis:
Combination of elevated serum TSH and decreased T4 or fT4 has a specificity of 98% for diagnosis of hypothyroidism.
Serum TSH concentration greater than 0.6 ng/ml is consistent with hypothyroidism.
T3 is a poor gauge of thyroid gland function and should not be used to diagnose hypothyroidism.
21. Production
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Thyroid hormones (T4 and T3) are produced by the follicular cells of
the thyroid gland and are regulated by TSH made by the thyrotropes of
the anterior pituitary gland.
22. Mechanism of action
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The thyroid hormones function via a well-studied set of nuclear receptors, termed
the thyroid hormone receptors. These receptors, together with corepressor molecules,
bind DNA regions called thyroid hormone response elements (TREs) near genes. This
receptor-corepressor-DNA complex can block gene transcription. Triiodothyronine (T3),
which is the active form of thyroxine(T4), goes on to bind to receptors.
33. Myxedema
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Severe form of hypothyroidism
Myxedema occurs because of severe hypothyroidism that is not diagnosed or is
not treated successfully.
When thyroid hormone levels
become extremely low, a
person may experience
symptoms such as
drowsiness, confusion,
and hypothermia, as well as
changes to the skin.
35. Goiter in animal
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Hypothyroidism
Goiter in calf
Hoffman's syndrome(proximal
weakness and
pseudohypertrophy of
muscles.), hypothyroidism,
myopathy
Goiter in horse
laminitis, a grave hoof
condition; anhidrosis, (an
inability to sweat;) tying up,
or exertional rhabdomyolysis;
fertility problems
Hypothyroidism in dog
Excessive weight loss
Increased appetite
Frequent urination and
increased thirst, Vomiting
Hypothyroidism in dog
Hyperthyroidism is rarer in
dogs than hypothyroidism,
and it usually results from an
aggressive thyroid tumor.
Symptoms Symptoms
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Symptoms
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Myxedema is a serious condition. A person with myxedema may notice
swelling in their face, legs, or tongue. Their skin may also become dry and
pale.
Other symptoms of severe hypothyroidism can include:
●intolerance to cold ● tiredness
● weight gain ● drooping eye
● Shock ● decreased breathing
● Confusion ● apathy or depression
● Psychosis ● constipation
● coarse hair ● goiter
● low energy ● seizures
● reduced mobility ● coma
● low body temperature
37. Medical use
Both T3 and T4 are used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency (hypothyroidism).
They are both absorbed well by the gut, so can be given orally. Levothyroxine is
the pharmaceutical name of the manufactured version of T4, which is metabolized
more slowly than T3 and hence usually only needs once-daily administration
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38. Antithyroid agent
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The main antithyroid drugs are carbimazole (in the UK), methimazole (in the US),
and propylthiouracil/PTU. A less common antithyroid agent is potassium perchlorate.
Adverse effects
The most common side effects are rash and peripheral neuritis. These drugs also cross
the placenta and are secreted in breast milk. Lugol's iodine is used to block hormone
synthesis before surgery.
An antithyroid agent is a hormone antagonist acting upon thyroid hormones.