Question

Drug card for

Thyroid Hormones

• levothyroxine (T4) (Synthroid)

Answer 1

Drugs for thyroid replacement drugs includes:

1. Levothyroxine (known as T4.). The brand name of Levothyroxine drugs ae Synthroid, Levoxyl, and Tirosint.
2. There is also a synthetic form of the T3 hormone, called liothyronine. The brand name is Cytomel.
3. Natural desiccated thyroid called NDT. Nature-throid and Armour Thyroid are the brand names

Dosage of Levothyroxine

For mild hypothyroidism- 1.7mcg/kg not to exceed 300 mcg/day

For severe hypothyroidism- 12.5- 25 mcg PO qDay

For subclinical hypothyroidism; 1mcg/kg PO qDay

The Adverse reactions are; Angina petoris, flushing, increase pulse rate, arrhythmias, cramps, diarrhoea, headache, insomnia, heat flushes, weight loss, alopecia.

INSTRUCTIONS: Take the tablet with full glass of water in empty stomach preferably 30 minutes to 1 hour before breakfast. Do not use soyabean products which may decrease the drug absorption.