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Thyroid Drugs

Synthroid, PTU, Tapazole, Iodide 131

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Synthetic form of T4 Synthroid (levothyroxine)
Take 30 min before breakfast. Synthroid
This drug must be taken daily for life Synthroid
Dosing started low and increased Synthroid
Monitor TSH. High w/Hypo Synthroid
Narrow Tx range Synthroid
Cardiovascular issues can be uncovered with tx with this drug Synthroid
Drug interactions for synthroid include... Cholesterol drugs in the GI. Iron, calcium, Digoxin, Insulin, fiber, walnuts, and soybean flour. WARFARIN. Catecholemines.
Prevents conversion of T4 to T3 Interferes with T4 & T3 synthesis PTU
Acts only on tissues being made. Takes weeks for response. PTU
Taken 2-3 times a day PTU
Adverse rxns include Hypo, Rash, and Transient leukopenia PTU
This is the drug of choice in pregnancy PTU
This should be taken with meals PTU
This drug requires frequent lab testing of TSH, T3, and T4 PTU
A longer half-life in this drug allows for ONCE daily dosing Tapazole
This drug does not work in the periphery Tapazole
Though similar to Tapazole, this drug in contraindicated in pregnant women Tapazole
Effects take longer in this thiomide Tapazole
Oral Radioisotope Iodide 131
Drug of choice for Hyperthyroidism Iodide 131
Radiation precautions include... Distance. Distance from pregs and kids. Preg X usage.
This drug is also used in thyroid cancer (Much higher doses) Iodide 131
This drug is used orally for preoperative thyrotoxic prophylaxis Lugol's Solution
Used as an antiseptic/skin prep Lugol's solution
Absorbs thyroid hormone Na/K Iodine IV
Tx of thyrotoxicosis Na/K Iodine IV
Blocks uptake of radioactive iodine in the environment (Used in Emergencies) KI 3-10 day usage
Decreases heart rate and used to tx tachycardia or other cardiovascular issues. Beta Blockers
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