Thyroid and anti-thyroid drugs Flashcards

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Agent of choice for treatment of hypothyroidism

A

Levothyroxine (T4)

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Thioamide less likely to cross placenta, inhibits peripheral conversion of T4 to T3 in high doses, and indicated for pregnant women in 1st trimester

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Propylthiouracil (PTU)

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Propylthiouracil (PTU) mechanism of action

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Inhibits thyroid peroxidase

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