ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY CARE OF THE FAMILY

Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System Pharmacology overview: ● Thyroid replacement drugs: Natural thyroid preparation: Thyroid. Synthetic thyroid preparations: levothyroxine, liothyronine and liotrix. Mechanism of action: The thyroid drugs work in the same manner as the endogenous thyroid hormones, affecting many body systems. Indications: Levothyroxine is the preferred drug because its hormonal content is standardized; therefore, its effect is predictable Contraindications: Co...