Thyroid hormone preparations Flashcards
1
Q
Thyroid hormone preparations (4 drugs)
A
Levothyroxine
Liothyronine
Liotrix
Thyroid desiccated
2
Q
Drug of choice in hypothyroidism
A
Levothyoxine
3
Q
Drugs for myxedema coma
A
Liothyronine, levothyroxine
4
Q
Why are liotrix and thyroid dessicated usually not recomended for hypothyroidism?
A
Contain both T4 and T3, but there are no additional effect with multiple hormones.
5
Q
Synthetic T4 (1 drug)
A
Levothyroxine
6
Q
Synthetic T3 (1 drug)
A
Liothyronine
7
Q
Liothyronine - adverse effects
A
Cardiac effects
8
Q
Levothyroxine - indications
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DOC for hypothyroisism and TSH suppression (nodules, goiter, cancer).
Myxedema coma
9
Q
Levothyroxine - interactions
A
Absorption is increased by aluminum hydroxide, Ca-supplements, cholestyramine, ferrous sulfate and sucralfate.
