Thyroid Medications Flashcards
generic name
synthetic thyroxine (T4)
levothyroxine
brand name
synthetic thyroxine (T4)
synthroid
indication
synthetic thyroxine (T4)
hypothyroidism
MOA
synthetic thyroxine (T4)
T4 is a synthetic form of thyroxine, an endogenous hormone secreted by the thyroid gland
contraindications
synthetic thyroxine (T4)
- Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Benign thyroid nodules
- acute MI (myocardial infarction)
black box warnings
synthetic thyroxine (T4)
should not be used for weight reduction
common ADRs
synthetic thyroxine (T4)
- anxiety
- decreased appetite
- diarrhea
- insomnia
rare but serious ADRs
synthetic thyroxine (T4)
- Aggravation of pre-existing CV disease
- hyperthyroidism
key counseling points
synthetic thyroxine (T4)
- Take consistently on an empty stomach each day (with water and at least 30 min before food)
- Separate calcium and iron-containing products by at least 4 hours
brand name
dessicated thyroid
armour thyroid
generic name
dessicated thyroid
thyroid
indication
dessicated thyroid
hypothyroidism
MOA
dessicated thyroid
derived thyroid replacement containing both levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3)
contraindications
dessicatd thyroid
- Untreated thyrotoxicosis
- Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency
- Myxedema
black box warnings
dessicated thyroid
should not be used for weight reduction