thyroid disorders

Question 1

therapeutic action Thyroxine

Answer 1

hypothyroidism

Question 2

mechanism of action Thyroxine

Answer 2

Thyroxine is metabolised yo T3, hereby replacing the decreased volume of endogenous thyroid hormones

Question 3

adverse effects Thyroxine

Answer 3

weight loss
insomnia
elevated temperature

Question 4

contraindications Thyroxine

Answer 4

hyperthyroidism

diabetes type II

Question 5

drug interaction Thyroxine

Answer 5

Warfarin

Question 6

therapeutic action Carbimazole

Answer 6

Hyperthyroidism

Question 7

mechanism of action Carbimazole

Answer 7

synthesis impediment of thyroid hormones;

the organic binding of I2 gets inhibited by higher concentrations in the thyroid gland, causing an anti-thyroid effect.

Question 8

adverse effects Carbimazole

Answer 8

nausea
vomiting
rash

Question 9

contraindications Carbimazole

Answer 9

pregnancy

Question 10

drug interaction Carbimazole

Answer 10

Warfarin