INBDE - THYROID Flashcards
1
Q
Proylthiouracil
A
MOA:
* Inhibits thyroid peroxidase
* Binds to thyroid peroxidase and thereby inhibits the conversion of iodide to iodine
2
Q
Methimazole, Carbimazole
A
MOA:
* Inhibits thyroid peroxidase
3
Q
Liothyronine
A
MOA:
* T3 hormone replacement
4
Q
Levothyroxine
A
MOA:
* T4 hormone replacement
Side effects:
* Irritability
* Heat intolerance
* sweating
* Weight loss (cachexia)
* anxiety
5
Q
Radioactive iodine (RAI)
A
MOA:
* Kills thyroid