Final Exam - Thyroid Disorders TT Flashcards
1
Q
Anti-Thyroid Drugs (Thioamides) Examples
A
- methimazole
- propylthiouracil
2
Q
Brand: Tapazole
A
Generic: methimazole
3
Q
Brand: Propyl-Thyracil
A
Generic: propylthiouracil
4
Q
Anti-Thyroid Drugs Warning Labels
A
- TAKE ON EMPTY STOMACH OR WITH FOOD, BUT ALWAYS THE SAME WAY
- AVOID PREGNANCY
5
Q
Hypothyroidism Drugs Examples
A
- levothyroxine (T4)
- liothyronine (T3)
- desiccated thyroid
6
Q
Brand:
- Synthroid
- Eltroxin
A
Generic: levothyroxine
7
Q
Brand: Cytomel
A
Generic: liothyronine
8
Q
Brand: Thyroid
A
Generic: thyroid, desiccated
9
Q
Hypothyroidism Drugs Warning Labels
A
- AVOID ANTACIDS, DAIRY AND IRON WITHIN 4 HOURS OF DOSE
- TAKE ON EMPTY STOMACH
- TAKE WITH FULL GLASS OF WATER
- TAKE IN THE MORNING
- DONT SKIP DOSES
10
Q
Levothyroxine
A
- Synthetic T4
- Longer onset
- Longer duration
- T1/2 greater than 7 days
- Less potent
- Once daily dosing
11
Q
Liothyronine
A
- T3
- Rapid onset
- Short duration
- T1/2 up to 24 hours
- # -4 times more potent
- Administered in divided doses
