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2. ATC code H03 - Wikipedia

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   ATC code H03 Thyroid therapy is a therapeutic subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System, a system of alphanumeric codes developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the classification of drugs and other medical products.

3. Levothyroxine - Wikipedia

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   Furthermore, reviewing their medications and possible dietary supplements is important, as several medications can affect thyroid hormone levels. [ 14 ] Levothyroxine is also used to treat subclinical hypothyroidism , which is defined by an elevated TSH level and a normal-range free T 4 level without symptoms. [ 14 ]

4. Antithyroid agent - Wikipedia

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   They inhibit release of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland.The most studied drug in this class is lithium, which inhibits thyroid hormone secretion by inhibiting iodotyrosine coupling, thyroidal iodide uptake, and alteration in structure of thyroglobulin, [10] a protein which acts as a substrate for the synthesis of thyroid hormones and storage of inactive forms of T3, T4 and iodine within ...

5. Hypothyroidism - Wikipedia

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   Hypothyroidism (also called underactive thyroid, low thyroid or hypothyreosis) is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. [3] It can cause a number of symptoms, such as poor ability to tolerate cold , extreme fatigue, muscle aches , constipation , slow heart rate , depression , and ...

6. Thyroid disease - Wikipedia

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   Thyroid diseases are highly prevalent worldwide, [10] [11] [12] and treatment varies based on the disorder. Levothyroxine is the mainstay of treatment for people with hypothyroidism, [13] while people with hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease can be managed with iodine therapy, antithyroid medication, or surgical removal of the thyroid ...

7. Common thyroid drug levothyroxine linked to bone mass loss - AOL

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   Levothyroxine, a drug used to treat hypothyroidism, can lead to reduced bone mass and density in older adults with normal thyroid levels, a small cohort study has shown.

8. Euthyroid sick syndrome - Wikipedia

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   In addition, both illness and medication (e.g. salicylates and heparin) may impair plasma protein binding of thyroid hormones, resulting in reduced levels of total hormones, while free hormone concentrations may be temporarily elevated. [citation needed]

9. Liothyronine - Wikipedia

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   Liothyronine may be used when there is an impaired conversion of T 4 to T 3 in peripheral tissues. [1] The dose of liothyronine for hypothyroidism is a lower amount than levothyroxine due it being a higher concentrated synthetic medication. [1]