Pharmacokinetics
small intestine
where is levothyroxine absorbed
Levothyroxines drug class
what is a sinthetic hormone
largest counterindication
what is hyperthyroidism
tiredness
what is a common symptom of hypothyroidism
60-80%
what is the bioavailability of levothyroxine
increases metabolic rate and decrease TSH
how does levothyroxine act on cells
weakening of bone
what is osteoporosis
what is hypothyroidism
The onset of action
what typically takes 2-3 hours
a Levo-isomer of thyroxine t4
what is levothyroxine
inability to control blood glucose
what is diabetes
show little to no symptoms
how do babies react to hypothyroidism
deiodination reactions
how is levothyroxine metabolized
thyroid hormone response element
what is the binding site of levothyroxine
adrenal glands producing less hormone
what is Addison's disease
delay in growth and puberty
how do teens react to hypothyroidism