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Hypothyroidism |
Low free thyroxine (T4) : normal range (0.9-2.3) High thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH): normal range (0.3-3) Monitor TSH every 4-6 weeks until levels are normal then every 4-6 months thereafter
Drug tx: Levothyroxine Boxed warning: use for weight loss -decrease dose in CVD |
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Hyperthyroidism |
FT4 is high, low TSH Drug causes: iodine, amiodarone and interferons Drug TX: propylthiouracil, methimazole - inhibit synthesis of thyroid hormones Boxed: severe liver injury and acute failure Pregnancy : 1st trimester: PTU 2 and 3: methimazole PTU is preferred in thyroid storm Iodide: temporarily inhibit secretion of thyroid hormones Ctx: hypersensitive to iodide, dermatitis herpetiforms, modular thyroid with heart disease |
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Pregnancy |
Levothyroxine for hypo require 30-50% increase in dose Hyper: PTU FIRST TRIMESTER, methimazole 2 and 3rd Uncontrolled thyriud can cause low birth weight, loss, lower IQ, thyroid storm, maternal HTN, neurobehavioral disorders |