Thyroid Drugs and Steroids (Quiz 5) | Quizlet

Levothyroxine Sodium

Synthroid

Levoxyl

Levothyroxine indications

Hypothyroidism

TSH Suppression

MOA of Levothyroxine

Synthetic T4

Diffuses into the cell nucleus to bind to the thyroid receptor proteins attached to DNA and activates gene transcription

Contraindications to Levothyroxine

Nontoxic or diffuse Goiter

Nodular thyroid disease

Thyrotoxicosis

Tx of obesity or weight loss

Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency

Thyroid

Armour Thyroid

MOA of Armour Thyroid

Naturally derived T3 and T4

Contraindications of Armour Thyroid

Nontoxic or diffuse Goiter

Nodular thyroid disease

Thyrotoxicosis

Tx of obesity or weight loss

Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency

Potassium Iodide

SSKI

ThyroShield

Indications of Potassium Iodide

Prevention of thyroid dysfunction due to radiation exposure

Expectorant

MOA of Potassium Iodide

Antithyroid agent

Inhibits the release of thyroid hormone by directly affecting the thyroid gland and inhibiting synthesis of thyroid hormones

ADRs of Potassium Iodide

Stomach upset

Stomach pain

N/V/D

Methylprednisolone

Medrol

MOA of Methylprednisolone

Corticosteroid

Cause varied metabolic effects, modify the body's immune response, and are used for their anti-inflammatory effects

ADRs of Methylprednisolone

GI Upset

Hyperglycemia

Insomnia

Contraindications of steroids

Administration of live vaccines

Fungal infections

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Methylprednisolone

Prednisolone

Prednisone

Prednisolone

Orapred

Prelone

MOA of Prednisolone

Glucocorticoid

Cause varied metabolic effects, modify the body's immune response, and are used for their anti-inflammatory effects

ADRs of Prednisolone

GI Upset

Prednisone

Deltasone

MOA of Prednisone

Corticosteroid

Cause varied metabolic effects, modify the body's immune response, and are used for their anti-inflammatory effects

ADRs of Prednisone

GI Upset