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Drugs for Thyroid Disorders Flashcards

1
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what class are these drugs:
Levothyroxine
Liothyronine
Liotrix

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Thyroid hormone preparations

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what class are these drugs:
Thioamide drugs
Methimazole
Propylthiouracil

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Antithyroid agents

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3
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what enzyme converts T4–>T3/rT3

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DEIODINASE

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Thyroid hormones carried in blood primarily by

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TBG

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Thyroid hormones carried in blood primarily by

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TBG

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which is more potent T3 or T4

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T3 about 5X more potent than T4

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why is Thyroperxidase very important enzyme?

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Involved in three different steps in thyroid hormone synthesis
More efficient at combining DIT than MIT, thus more T4 released than T3
Very good drug target

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what are 3 functions (in order ) of thyroperoxidase (TPO)

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Thyroperoxidase oxidizes I- to I2 and transports it into the follicular lumen
Thyroperoxidase couples I2 to tyrosine residues present on thyroglobulin (organification), forms MIT and DIT
Thyroperoxidase couples MIT and DIT residues to form T3 and T4

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how is iodide conserved inn thyroid hormone synthesis

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Thyroglobulin is broken down by lysosomes, releasing T3 and T4 into the bloodstream; MIT and DIT are broken down by deiodinase and the iodide is conserved

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MOA of Levothyroxine (Synthetic T4)

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Nuclear receptor –> Thyroid Receptor with Retinoid X Receptor –>Gene transcription –> Growth, development, and calorigenesis
Stable composition leads to consistent and predictable blood levels
Few allergic reactions, Once-daily dosing

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Adverse effects of Levothyroxine (Synthetic T4)

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Tachycardia, heat intolerance, tremors, arrhythmias

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Adverse effects of Levothyroxine (Synthetic T4)

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  • Coffee, fiber, soya products, aluminum hydroxide, calcium supplements, cholestyramine, ferrous sulfate, sucralfate –> Reduce absorption
  • Estrogens, androgens, glucocorticoids alter TBG and TOTAL T3 and T4 levels [Free form is normal]
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Liothyronine (Synthetic T3)
difference vs synthetic T4

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More potent and greater bioavailability than levothyroxine but seldom used
Shorter half-life
Does not affect plasma T4 levels
More cardiovascular effects
More expensive
May be used when rapid onset or termination of action is desired

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determine DX:
End-stage result of untreated hypothyroidism
Progressive weakness, stupor, hypoventilation, hypothermia
Elderly patients with underlying vascular and pulmonary disease

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myxedema coma

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myxedema coma RX:

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Intubation with mechanical ventilation
Loading dose of IV thyroxine, followed by maintenance dosing
Add liothyronine if response is suboptimal

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what are the 5 classifications of antithyroid drugs

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Thioamide drugs
Beta adrenoceptor antagonists
Iodide salts
Perchlorate
Radioactive Iodine I-131

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CLASSIFICATION AND MOA of Propylthiouracil (PTU)

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thioamides
Inhibit thyroperoxidase –> inhibits organification & coupling
Also inhibits peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
Highly protein bound
It is choice in 1st trimester of pregnancy

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what is drug of choice in 1st trimester of pregnancy

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PTU- propylthiouracil

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what is drug of choice in 2nd/3rd trimester of pregnancy

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Inhibit thyroperoxidase –> inhibits organification & coupling
long half life, less hepatotoxic
No effect on peripheral deiodinase
No plasma protein binding
Crosses placenta; 3X incidence of birth defects
It can be used in 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy otherwise cause aplasia cutis, esophageal atresia, etc

20
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Excessive treatment with either _____,______ in pregnant women can cause cretinism – monitor T4 levels carefully

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Propylthiouracil (PTU)

Methimazole

21
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what is the drug of choice for Antithyroid Drugs: β- Adrenoceptor Blockers

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Propranolol

22
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MOA of Propranolol

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Hyperthyroidism increased beta-adrenergic receptors
Manage cardiovascular symptoms of thyrotoxicosis
Tachycardia, palpitations, sweating, tremor, heat intolerance, hyperreflexia, and arrhythmias
Inhibition of peripheral conversion of T4 to T3

23
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uses for propanolol

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thyroid storm

24
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adverse effects for propanolol

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Hypotension, bradycardia, AV blockade

25
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what is the drug classification for the following drugs:
thiocyanate, perchlorate, fluoroborate, lithium

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ionic inhibitors

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MOA of ionic inhibitors

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Interfere with concentration of iodide by thyroid gland

27
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specific MOA of Perchlorate, fluoroborate

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Inhibits sodium-iodine symporter, blocks iodide uptake at step 2
Grave’s disease and amiodarone induced thyrotoxicosis
Cause fatal aplastic anemia

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MOA of Potassium Iodide, Lugol’s Solution

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Inhibit iodide organification and hormone release
Reduce size and vascularity of thyroid gland prior to thyroidectomy
Wolf-Chaikoff effect —> hypothyroidism
Jod basedow phenomenon —-> hyperthyroidism

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USES of Potassium Iodide, Lugol’s Solution

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Pre-thyroidectomy & Post RAI treatment
Prophylaxis in case of nuclear accidents or following RAI treatment
Potassium iodide competitively inhibits thyroid uptake of radioactive isotopes –> prevent the development of thyroid carcinoma

30
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which antithyroid drug is the only isotope used for treatment of thyrotoxicosis (Others are used in diagnosis

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Radioactive Iodine (131I)

31
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MOA of Radioactive Iodine (131I)

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Emits β-particles –> destroy thyroid tissue

32
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uses of Radioactive Iodine (131I)

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Treatment of hyperthyroidism (Graves disease, toxic nodular goiter, hyperthyroidism in older patients and in those with heart disease)
Diagnosis of disorders of thyroid function

33
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Contraindications for 131 I

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ABSOLUTE CI IN PREGNANCY

34
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Contraindications for 131 I

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ABSOLUTE CI IN PREGNANCY

35
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list some advantages of Radioactive Iodine (131I):

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Spare the risks and discomfort of surgery
Cost is low
Hospitalization is not required
Patients can participate in their customary activities during the entire procedure

36
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list some disadvantages of Radioactive Iodine (131I)

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High incidence of delayed hypothyroidism
Significant increase in specific types of cancer, including stomach, kidney, and breast.
Can induce a radiation thyroiditis

37
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The three primary methods for controlling hyperthyroidism are:

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Antithyroid drug therapy
Destruction of the gland with radioactive iodine
Surgical thyroidectomy

38
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what is the management of Graves’ Disease

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Methimazole (preferred) or propylthiouracil is administered until the disease undergoes spontaneous remission.

39
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why is Methimazole is preferable to propylthiouracil for managment in graves disease

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(except in pregnancy and thyroid storm) because it has a lower risk of serious liver injury and can be administered once daily, which may improve adherence.

40
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RX. for Thyroid Storm

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Propranolol
PTU
Potassium iodide
Supportive therapy

41
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Toxic multinodular goiter is usually associated with a large goiter and is best treated by preparation with _____(preferable) or __________ followed by subtotal thyroidectomy.

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methimazole or propylthiouracil

42
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Pharmacology of Toxic Adenoma

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-RAI treatment destroys adenoma and spares contralateral gland (uptake suppressed by low TSH)
-Patients usually end up euthyroid
-Thioamides may be used to suppress symptoms prior to RAI

43
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adverse effects of: Propylthiouracil (PTU) &
Methimazole

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Nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances, rash, agranulocytosis, hepatitis (PTU-warning), hypothyroidism

44
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adverse effects of: Radioactive iodine (131I) (RAI)

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Sore throat, hypothyroidism

45
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adverse effect for propanolol

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Asthma, AV blockade, hypotension, bradycardia

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