Thyroid Flashcards
1
Q
Levothyroxine
A
Thyroxine T4
2
Q
Liothyronine
A
Tri-iodothyronine or T3
3
Q
Carbimazole
A
Block thyroid hormone synthesis; propylthiouracil also inhibits peripheral conversion of T4 to T3.
4
Q
Propylthiouracil
A
Block thyroid hormone synthesis; propylthiouracil also inhibits peripheral conversion of T4 to T3.
5
Q
Iodine
A
Transiently inhibits thyroid hormone release; reduces thyroid vascularity in Graves’ disease.
6
Q
A