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levothyroxine
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-T4, used for maintenance, more protein bound = longer half life
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liothyronine
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-T3, used for emergencies, less bound, shorter half life, acts quickly
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liotrix
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-T4/T3 in a 4/1 ratio
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methimazole
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blocks thyroid peroxidase, longer half life (8 hours)
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propylthiouracil (PTU)
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-blocks thyroid peroxidase and 5' deiodinase, short half life
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carbimazole
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pro-drug for methimazole
-blocks peroxidase, longer 1/2 life |
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propranolol
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helps treat symptoms of hyperthyroidism (not the disease)
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