Thyroid pharm Flashcards
1
Q
what class is levothyroxine?
A
T4 synthetic thyroid hormone
2
Q
what is the MOA of levothyroxine?
A
acts as a replacement to convert T4 into T3
3
Q
what are the symptoms of levothyroxine?
A
hyperthyroid like symptoms
4
Q
when should a patient take levothyroxine?
A
~30 minutes before eating in the morning
5
Q
what is a common drug interaction with levothyroxine?
A
warfarin - it will increase bleeding risk
