Antithyroid Drugs Flashcards
1
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Primary use
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Graves disease (Hyperthyroidism): AEB hyperactivity, loosing weight, anxiety, speeds things up, A fib, increased metabolism, tachycardia, increased body temp, bug eyes.
Severe: hashimottos disease
2
Q
Prototype
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Propylthiaurical
3
Q
MOA
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Stops thyroid from making t3 and t4
4
Q
Side effects
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If too much then hypothyroidism symptoms: weight gain, brittle hair, leukopenia, agranulocytosis (rare), slow things down, cold intolerance
5
Q
Considerations
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Administer with foods same time every day
Drink up to 3 L of fluids a day
Avoid iodine containing foods like: shrimp, soy sauce, salt
6
Q
Signs of efficacy
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Sleeping at night
Slight weight gain
Not tachycardic
7
Q
Montior…
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Dizziness, pulse, palpitations, temp changes, tsh, t3, t4
Liver function
