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Thyroid Medications Flashcards

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generic name

synthetic thyroxine (T4)

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levothyroxine

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brand name

synthetic thyroxine (T4)

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synthroid

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indication

synthetic thyroxine (T4)

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hypothyroidism

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MOA

synthetic thyroxine (T4)

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T4 is a synthetic form of thyroxine, an endogenous hormone secreted by the thyroid gland

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contraindications

synthetic thyroxine (T4)

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  • Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency
  • Thyrotoxicosis
  • Benign thyroid nodules
  • acute MI (myocardial infarction)
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black box warnings

synthetic thyroxine (T4)

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should not be used for weight reduction

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common ADRs

synthetic thyroxine (T4)

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  • anxiety
  • decreased appetite
  • diarrhea
  • insomnia
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rare but serious ADRs

synthetic thyroxine (T4)

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  • Aggravation of pre-existing CV disease
  • hyperthyroidism
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key counseling points

synthetic thyroxine (T4)

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  • 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
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brand name

dessicated thyroid

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armour thyroid

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generic name

dessicated thyroid

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thyroid

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indication

dessicated thyroid

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hypothyroidism

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MOA

dessicated thyroid

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derived thyroid replacement containing both levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3)

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contraindications

dessicatd thyroid

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  • Untreated thyrotoxicosis
  • Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency
  • Myxedema
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black box warnings

dessicated thyroid

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should not be used for weight reduction

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common ADRs

dessicated thyroid

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  • hair loss
  • diarrhea
  • nausea/vomiting
  • weight loss
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rare but serious ADRs

dessicated thyroid

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  • Aggravation of pre-existing CV disease
  • hyperthyroidism
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key counseling points

dessicated thyroid

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  • Take consistently each day on an empty stomach (30 to 60 minutes prior to breakfast) to increase absorption
  • Some desiccated thyroid products are acquired from porcine thyroid gland (pork)
19
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generic name

antithyroid agents

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potassium iodide

20
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brand name

antithyroid agents

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SSKI & ThyroShield

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indication

antithyroid agents

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hyperthyroidism

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MOA

antithyroid agents

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inhibits release of thyroid hormones via direct effect of thyroid gland

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contraindications

antithyroid agents

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nodular thyroid condition with heart disease

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common ADRs

antithyroid agents

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  • GI upset
  • diarrhea
  • nausea/vomiting
  • salivary gland swelling
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rare but serious ADRs

antithyroid agents

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  • Hypersensitivity Reaction
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Thyroid
    adenoma/Goiter
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key counseling points

antithyroid agents

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  • Take with food to minimize GI upset
  • Take with 4 oz of water. Other liquids can be used; dilution in chocolate milk can help mask the taste

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