1What drug is in the thyroid replacement classification
Levothyroxine
3What does Synthroid do
Replace or supplement the hormones that the thyroid gland produces naturally
4What does Synthroid treat?
hypothyroidism and goiters
5When should Synthroid be ordered?
30-60 min before eating
6How should Synthroid be taken?
On empty stomach
7Peak of Synthroid
1-3 weeks
8What to monitor with Synthroid?
TSH
T4
T3
9Side effects of synthroid
hyperthyroidism
thyroid storm
10Symptoms in hyperthyroidism
Insomnia
Anxiety
Headache
Sweating
Weight loss
Intolerance to heat
11Symptoms in thyroid storm
Fever
Tachycardia
Heart palpitations
Cardiac arryhmias
12Contraindications with synthroid
Hyperthyroidism
Thyrotoxicosis
Recent or current myocardial infarction
Weight reduction
Uncontrolled adrenal insufficiency
13What drug is in the classification mineralocorticoids
What drug is in the classification mineralocorticoids