Discussion 9.1 Off Label Use of Endocrine Medications

Objectives

• Identify the common endocrine system disorders
• Describe specific responses that hormones have on the body
• Describe the drugs used to treat endocrine system disorders

Discussion Overview

This discussion forum examines alterations in endocrine system functioning.

Deliverables

Your participation in the discussion forum, including the following:

• A response to the initial question(s)
• Responses to at least three other students’ posts

Step 1 Research the off label uses of Somatotropin or another endocrine medications such as steroids.

Select an endocrine disorder for this discussion and, if necessary, research the clinical manifestations of the disorder.

Step 2 Post a response to the discussion board.

In your post, describe the use that you found. Address whether or not you think the FDA should approved Somatropin for this use. Be sure to cite all sources used and provide a reference in the format requested by your instructor.