Thyroid and Hormonal Agents: Endocrine and Metabolic Drugs

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Endocrine and Metabolic Drugs: Thyroid and Hormonal Agents (4 terms)

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<p>Brand Name: Synthroid/ Levoxyl</p>

Brand Name: Synthroid/ Levoxyl

Generic Name: Levothyroxine

Drug Class: Thyroid Hormone

Primary Indication: Hypothyroidism

<p>Generic Name: Levothyroxine</p><p>Drug Class: Thyroid Hormone</p><p>Primary Indication: Hypothyroidism</p>
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<p>Brand Name: Premarin</p>

Brand Name: Premarin

Generic Name: Conjugated Estrogens

Drug Class: Estrogen

Primary Indication: Menopause Symptoms

<p>Generic Name: Conjugated Estrogens</p><p>Drug Class: Estrogen</p><p>Primary Indication: Menopause Symptoms </p>
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<p>Brand Name: Prednisone (generic) </p>

Brand Name: Prednisone (generic)

Generic Name: Prednisone

Drug Class: Corticosteroid

Primary Indication: Inflammation, Autoimmune conditions

<p>Generic Name: Prednisone</p><p>Drug Class: Corticosteroid </p><p>Primary Indication: Inflammation, Autoimmune conditions </p>
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<p>Brand Name: Medrol</p>

Brand Name: Medrol

Generic Name: Methylprednisolone

Drug Class: Corticosteroid

Primary Indication: Inflammation

<p>Generic Name: Methylprednisolone </p><p>Drug Class: Corticosteroid </p><p>Primary Indication: Inflammation </p>
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Important Facts and Notices:

Levothyroxine is consistently one of the top 3 most prescribed drugs in the United States. Know that it should be taken on an empty stomach, 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast, and that it has numerous drug interactions including calcium and iron supplements.