Thyroid Flashcards
1
Q
Levothyroxin
A
Treat hypothyroidism
2
Q
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
A
Inhibit iodination of tyrosin , coupling of iodotyrosin
Also inhibit T4===>T3 at periphery
Safe in pregnancy woman,
hepatotoxic
3
Q
Carbimazole
Methmazole
A
Inhibit iodination of tyrosin , coupling of iodotyrosin
Faster than PTU , less hepatotoxic drug