Treatment Of Hypothyroidism Flashcards
1
Q
What are the advantages of using Levothyroxine?
A
Longer half-life
Cheaper
2
Q
What are the adverse effects of Levothyroxine?
A
Hyperthyroidism
Angina
Arrhythmia
3
Q
What are the disadvantages of using Triiodothyronine?
A
Shorter half-life
Much more expensive
But usually used for myxedema coma
4
Q
Name other drugs that interfere with thyroid metabolism.
A
Amiodarone: could cause hyper/hypothyroidism
Lithium: cause hypothyroidism
5
Q
What drugs are used to treat hypothyroidism?
A
Levothyroxine: T4
Triiodothyronine: T3
