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Synthroid(levothyroxine)
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synthetic form of t4
oral,IM,IV 75-125/day peak=9 days after therapy starts |
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Cytomel(Liothyronine sodium)
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synthetic t3
ORAL only. 25-100mcg 2-3 days after therapy started it peaks |
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Euthroid(liotrix)
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combination of t3-t4
oral form only 12.5-30 mcg |
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What time of day should the medicines be taken?
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same time each day
and 1 hour before antihyperlipidemic |
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Whats the early sign of overdose?
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increased pulse
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What are other signs of overdose?
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angina, nervouness, sweating, tremors, diarrhea, cramps, heat intolerance, cardiac arythmias
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How long is the therapy taken for?
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usually lifelong
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What should happen to the hypothyroid client as they respond to therapy?
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the client will have an increase urine output, weight loss, and decreased edema,
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