Levothyroxine Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Hormone
2
Q
Indications
A
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism; block & replace
3
Q
Mechanism
A
Target thyroxine nuclear receptor
4
Q
SE
A
At high dose - symptoms of hyperthyroid;
Fatigue, heat intolerance, tachycardia, osteoporosis, sweats, tremors
5
Q
interactions
A
Warfarin (enhances anti-coagulation)
6
Q
CI
A
Thyrotoxicosis, Elderly, DM
