Hyperthyroidism drugs
Propranolol decreases the peripheral conversion of THIS to THIS by inhibiting the 5'-monodeiodinase enzyme.
What is T4 to T3?
In radioactive form, this element is used to destroy thyroid tissue in the setting of hyperthyroidism non responsive to medication.
Iodine
T3 and T4 are synthesized in this area of the thyroid.
What is the follicle?
This is a prohormone.
What is T4?
Drug of choice in the first trimester of pregnancy and in thyroid storm
What is propylthioracil?
This isotope is used for Radioactive iodine ablation.
What is 131?
This enzyme converts T4 to T3.
What is 5'-deiodinase?
This has a longer half life.
What is T4?
An antithyroid drug of the thioamide group. Inhibits thyroid peroxidase to decrease thyroid hormone synthesis. Contraindicated in pregnancy!
What is methimazole?
After radioactive ablation, patient's can become at risk for this condition.
What is hypothyroidism?
The release of this hormone in the pituitary directly stimulates the release of T3 and T4.
What is thyroid stimulating hormone?
This has a half life of about 1 day.
What is T3?
A class of drugs used to treat tachycardia, hypertension, tremor, and neuropsychiatric symptoms caused by hyperthyroidism. It is used for IMMEDIATE control of symptoms.
What are beta blockers?
A large one of these (over 80g) may indicate surgery in the setting of hyperthyroidism.
What is a goiter?
T3 and T4 have this type of effect on TRH and TSH?
What is inhibitory?
This is used for replacement therapy.
What is T4?