1
Q
What are examples of thyroid hormones?
A
- Levothhyroxine
- Liothyronine
2
Q
What are contraindications for thyroid hormone?
A
Thyrotoxicosis
3
Q
When would you have to be cautious when using thyroid medication?
A
- Pregnancy
- CVD
- Hypertension
4
Q
What is the mechanism of action of thyroid hormone?
A
Acts as thyroid hormone replacement
5
Q
What are adverse effects of thyroid hormone?
A
Hyperthyroidism
- Diarrhoea
- Arrhythmias
- Angina
- Tremor
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Flushing
- Heat intolerance
- Weight loss
6
Q
What medications can interact with thyroid medications?
A
- Iron supplements
- Over the counter medications
PharmB
flashcards
Decks in class (29)
# Cards
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E1 - Review of Hormonal Mechanisms38
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E2 - Endocrine Pancreas46
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E3 - Diabetes 175
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E4 - Diabetes 265
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E5 - Obesity19
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E7 - Thyroid and adrenal glands9
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Bisphosphonates11
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Corticosteroids18
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Glucose/Dextrose5
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Insulin30
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Metformin16
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Oestrogens and Progestogens0
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Sulphonylureas10
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Thiazolidines - Pioglitazone9
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Thyroid Hormone6
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SGLT2 inhibitors9
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DDP4 inhibitors7
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GLP-1 agonists8
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Somatostatin analogues5
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Antithyroid drugs8
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Hypothalamic/Pituitary drugs: Intro and Growth Hormone35
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Hypothalamic/pituitary drugs: Prolactin, GnRH, LH/FSH, TRH, and CRH19
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Diabetes Melitus Drugs10
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Signaling Pathways Of Endocrine Hormones7
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DRUGS AFFECTING HYPOTALMIC, PITUITARY, and THYROID FUNCTION35
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Non-Insulin Drugs to Treat Diabetes58
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Insulin in Diabetes Tx20
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Bone Mineral Drugs34
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Stimulation and Inhibition of Mineralocorticoid and Glucocorticoid Receptors21
