Thyroid Meds Flashcards
Levothyroxine is used to tx what?
hypothyroidism
Methimazole is used to tx what?
hyperthyroidism
Iodine solutions are used to tx what?
hyperthyroidism
Armor thyroid (desiccated) is used to tx what?
hypothyroidism
Propylthiouracil (PTU) is used to tx what?
hyperthyroidism
What thyroid meds are safe in pregnancy? (2)
Desiccated Thyroid
PTU but ONLY first trimester
What thyroid meds are contraindicated in pregnancy? (2)
Methimazole
I-131
half life of levothyroxine?
6-7 days
what thyroid med is non-radioactive?
Lugol’s solution (iodine)
if the dose of levothyroxine is too high, what happens?
side effects similar to hyperthyroidism
what is the drug of choice for hypothyroidism?
levothyroxine
what thyroid med should be taken on an empty stomach 30 mins before eating? (3)
Levothyroxine (breakfast)
Methimazole
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
where does desiccated thyroid come from?
it is a thyroid extract that comes from animal thyroid glands that have been dried and powdered
what thyroid med is highly protein bound?
levothyroxine
what thyroid med contains both T3 and T4?
desiccated thyroid
What are the types of iodine thyroid meds?
Lugol’s solution
I-131
what is the goal of levothyroxine?
to restore the TSH and T4 back to normal
desiccated thyroid doses are individualized based on what?
TSH results
what thyroid med causes change in appetite?
desiccated thyroid
what thyroid med is a synthetic form of T4?
levothyroxine
what thyroid med is used for short-term management?
Lugol’s solution (iodine)
What thyroid meds are thioamides?
Methimazole
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
what is the drug of choice for hyperthyroidism?
Methimazole UNLESS pregnant
Synthroid is what type of thyroid med?
levothyroxine