title: Pharmacotherapeutic uses of hormones.
abstract: This article reviews the use of hormones and related molecules in pharmacology. Examples of hormones in the treatment of specific diseases is presented, including those where normal physiologic levels of hormones are restored, and others where supraphysiologic levels are used to achieve a therapeutic effect. Examples of the abuse of hormones are also described.
authors.affiliation: MedCentral College of Nursing, 335 Glessner Avenue, Mansfield, OH 44903, USA. phyman@medcentral.edu
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hyman
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kelner
mesh_terms: D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing*; D006728:Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D006728:Hormones