Indications Flashcards
L-triiodothyronine (T3)
Liothyronine Sodium
Not used much
Shorter HL because T3 so must be given multiple times a day
L-thyroxin (T4)
Levothyroid Sodium
Drug of choice for hypothyroidism
1x daily
Liotrix
T4:T3 at 4:1
Not usually necessary because body converts T4 to T3 (may be good if polymorphism in deiodinase enzyme)
Thioamides - PTU and MMI
Mild -Moderate hyperthyroidism
Tx for preop thyroidectomy for ~6 wk until euthyroid
Propylthiouracil
PTU
Thyroid storm
Anion Inhibitors- (ClO4-) and (TeO4-)
Block thyroidal uptake of iodide in patients with iodide induced hyperthyroidism
(such as amiodarone induced hyperthyroidism)
Iodide
Hyperthyroidism rarely used (thioamides are better)
Can use in combo with PTU and B-blocker in thyroid storm (acute thyroid crisis)
Radioactive Iodine
I131
Thyrotoxicosis
First line tx for DM2
exercise & weight control
Metformin
First line med for type 2 diabetes
Glipizide
DM2
Repaglinide
DM2
Pioglitazone
DM2
Exenatide
DM2
Sitagliptin
DM2
Acarbose
DM2
Canagliflozin
DM2
What are agonist uses of Estrogens and Progestins?
Menopausal hormone therapy
Contraception
What are antagonist uses of Estrogens and Progestins?
Hormone-responsive breast cancer therapy
Emergency contraception, medical abortion