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| Sodium levothyroxine (Synthroid-T4) |
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| Hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism |
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| Sodium liothyronine (Cytomel-T3) |
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Hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism
4 times as potent as T4, more rapid onset of action, same efficacy |
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Used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism
Inhibits peroxidase enzyme system responsible for synthesis of T4 and T3
Inhibits conversion of T4 to T3 |
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Releases gamma rays & ablates 80-90% of the thyroid, surgical removal of any remnants
Gamma rays are localized in the thyroid only |
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Corticosteroid, immunosuppresant
Overuse may result Cushing syndrome |
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Treatment for Conn's syndrome
Suppresses ACTH release from the pituitary |
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Cortisol in oral, intravenous or topical forms
Prescribed for use in several situations
Used as cortisol replacement in the event of surgery to remove pituitary or adrenal tumour |
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Synthetic cortisteroid
Mineralcorticoid > glucocorticoid
Used as aldosterone replacement in adrenal insufficiency and adrenal hyperplasia
First line treatment for orthostatic intolerance and Postural Tachycardia Syndrome |
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Competitive antagonist of the mineralcorticoid receptor
Used mainly as a potassium sparing diuretic & antihypertensive
Also reduced elevated or unwanted androgen activity |
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Competitive antagonist of the mineralcorticoid receptor
More selective than spirolactone (no androgen effects)
Marketed for the reduction of cardiovascualr risk in patients following myocardial infarction |
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