Pharmacotherapeutic uses of hormones.
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.
Hyman
Paul
P
MedCentral College of Nursing, 335 Glessner Avenue, Mansfield, OH 44903, USA. phyman@medcentral.edu
Kelner
Paul
P
D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing*; D006728:Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans
D006728:Hormones