Global InformationDesiccated thyroid extract information
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| Thyroxine | Thyroid hormone |
| Triiodothyronine | Thyroid hormone |
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| Trade names | Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, Nature-Throid |
| Other names | Natural thyroid, natural thyroid hormones, pork thyroid, thyroid USP, thyroid BP |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
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| Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Desiccated thyroid, also known as thyroid extract, is thyroid gland that has been dried and powdered for medical use.[1] It is used to treat hypothyroidism.,[1] but less preferred than levothyroxine.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Maximal effects may take up to three weeks to occur.[1]
Side effects may occur from excessive doses.[1] This may include weight loss, fever, headache, anxiety, trouble sleeping, arrythmias, and heart failure.[1] Other side effects may include allergic reactions.[1] Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding is generally safe.[2] Regular blood tests are recommended to verify the appropriateness of the dose.[1] They contain a mixture of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).[1]
Desiccated thyroid has been used since the late 1800s.[3] It is usually made from pigs, sheep, or cows.[4] It is available as a generic medication.[1] In 2021, it was the 119th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 5 million prescriptions.[5][6] Usage has decreased since the 1960s.[3]
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- ^ "Thyroid desiccated Use During Pregnancy". Drugs.com. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- ^ a b Jameson JL, Groot LJ (2010). Endocrinology - E-Book: Adult and Pediatric. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 1608. ISBN 9781455711260.
- ^ Thomas JA, Keenan EJ (2012). Principles of Endocrine Pharmacology. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 78. ISBN 9781468450361.
- ^ "The Top 300 of 2021". ClinCalc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Thyroid - Drug Usage Statistics". ClinCalc. Retrieved 14 January 2024.