Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
unexplained weight gain would indicate
hypothyroidism
bilateral symmetrical alopecia (not pruritic) and hyperpigmentation would indicate
hypothyroidism
drug of choice for hypothyroidism treatment
levothyroxine Sodium
what thyroid hormone is levothyroxine sodium
T4
second choice for treatment of hypothyroidism
Liothyronine sodium
what is thyroid stimulating hormone used for
rarely used diagnostic test for hypothyroidism
hyperthyroidism is ______ metabolsim
increased
tachycardia and hypertension are signs of
hyperthyroidism
unexplained weight loss with polyphagia (extreme hunger)
hyperthyroidism
what age cats does hyperthyroidism usually effect
old cats
treatment for hyperthyroidism is
life long
drug used for hyperthyroidism treatment
methimazole (Felimazole)
how effective is methimazole (Felimazole) for treatment of hyperthyroidism
only partially effective
what does methimazole (Felimazole) commonly cause
vomiting
when is methimazole (Felimazole) often used
before thyroidactomy
hyperthyroidism drug used in Canada, converts to methimazole (Felimazole)
Carbimazole
one time, stress free, IV treatment for hyperthyroidism
Radioactive iodine (I-131)
Hyperadrenocorticism
cushing’s
what adrenal gland disease can be iatrogenic
cushing’s
Hypoadrenocorticism
addison’s
what cushing’s drug is specifically used for cats
Metypryapone
how often are Desoxycorticosterone (Percorten-V) injections done for addison’s disease
every three weeks
what is a life long treatment for addison’s disease
prednisone
