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Thyroid Drugs - Kruse Flashcards

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Levothyroxine

A

T4

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Liothyronine

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T3

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Liotrix

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4:1 T4:T3

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4 antithyroid agents

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Radioactive iodine sodium
Methimazole
Potassium iodide
Propylthiouracil [PTU]

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Levothyroxine - use

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Hypothyroidism (thyroid hormone replacement), myxedema

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Levothyroxine, Liothyronine - toxicities

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Tachycardia, heat intolerance, tremors, arrhythmias

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Liothyronine - use

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Short-term suppression of TSH

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Propylthiouracil, Methimazole - MoA

What else does PTU do?

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Inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis - Inhibits thyroid peroxidase, blocking oxidation of iodide. Also inhibits coupling of DIT and MIT to form T3 and T4.

PTU - also blocks 5’-deiodinase, inhibiting peripheral conversion of T4 to T3

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A patient is given PTU. What is different on labs afterwards than if he was given Methimazole?

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PTU = significant decrease in T3 concentration compared to T4

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PTU, Methimazole - most common toxicity

Most serious toxicity?

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Maculopapular pruritic rash (+ systemic signs)

Agranulocytosis (rare)

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Methimazole - unique toxicity

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Aplasia cutis (TERATOGEN)

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Perchlorate (ClO4-), Pertechnetate (TcO4-), Thiocyanate (SCN-) – MoA

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Inhibit iodide uptake via competitive inhibition

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A patient tries to OD on her anion inhibitor thyroid medications. How to fix?

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Give lots of iodide

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Grave’s disease, young, small/mild disease…treatment?

If pregnant?

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Methimazole

PTU if pregnant

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Grave’s disease, very large gland and severe disease…treatment?

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Thyroidectomy

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Grave’s disease, over 21 y/o…treatment?

Side effect?

A

Radioactive iodide

Hypothyroidism (requires hormone replacement)

17
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Grave’s disease, being treated w/ Methimazole or PTU. Still struggling w/ tachycardia, HTN, A. fib. Additional treatment?

A

Non-sympathomimetic beta-blocker (Metoprolol, Propranolol, Atenolol)

18
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Grave’s disease, being treated w/ Methimazole or PTU. Still struggling w/ tachycardia, HTN, A. fib. Also has Asthma/COPD. Additional treatment?

Why?

A

Diltiazem (Ca-channel blocker)

Asthma/COPD = contraindication for beta blocker

19
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Patient has hyperthyroidism and acutely starts experiencing fever, tachycardia, HTN, diarrhea, and neuro abnormalities. Diagnosis?

Treatment?

A

Thyroid storm

Tx = Beta blockers + Potassium iodide + PTU/methimazole + IV hydrocortisone

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