Pharm- Thyroid Flashcards
1
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Beta blockers- Indications
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Adjuvant for hyperthyroid- protect heart from CV risks
2
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Beta blockers- MOA
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Blocks beta 1 & beta 2 adrenergic stimulation
3
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Beta blockers- AE
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Weakness, fatigue, constripation, N/V/D
4
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CCB- Indications
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- Adjuvant for hyperthyroid when propranolol contraindicated
5
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CCB- MOA
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- Inhibits CA from entering channels
6
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CCB- AE
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Edema, dizziness, gout, AV block
7
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Propythiaouracil- Indicaitons
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Hyperthyroidism- adjunctive
- DOC for pregnancy
8
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Propythiaouracil- MOA
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- Inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis by blocking iodine oxidation in thyroid
9
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Propythiaouracil- AE
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Rash, alopecia, pruritis
BBW: liver injury/ failure
10
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Liotrix- Indications
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Hypothyroid, synthetic mix of T4 & T3
11
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Liotrix- MOA
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- Syntethic compound of T3 & T4 hormones
12
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Liotrix- AE
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BBW: Euthyroid, life threatening toxic effects
13
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Levothyroxine- Indications
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Gold standard for hypothyroid
14
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Levothyroxine- MOA
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Synthetic T4
15
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Levothyroxine- AE
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Cardiac, anxiety, wt loss, decreased bone density
