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Thyroxine (Levothyroxine) Summary

5689 relevant articles (197 outcomes, 513 trials/studies) found for this Drug

Description: The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism.

Also Known As: Levothyroxine; Levothyroxine Sodium; Synthroid; LevoT; Euthyrox Show All >>

Key Diseases for which Thyroxine is Relevant

  1. Hypothyroidism : 55 outcomes 141 studies in 1559 results
  2. Hyperthyroidism : 13 outcomes 43 studies in 588 results
  3. Goiter : 13 outcomes 34 studies in 248 results
  4. Thyroid Nodule (Nodule, Thyroid) : 13 outcomes 20 studies in 74 results
  5. Congenital Hypothyroidism (Cretinism) : 6 outcomes 17 studies in 188 results
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Drugs Related to Thyroxine

  1. Triiodothyronine (Liothyronine)
  2. Thyrotropin (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)
  3. Thyroxine (Levothyroxine)
  4. Hormones
  5. Methimazole (Thiamazole)
  6. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol)
  7. Iodine
  8. Thyroglobulin
  9. Antibodies
  10. Oxygen
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Therapies Related to Thyroxine

  1. Thyroidectomy
  2. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
  3. Injections
  4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  5. Resuscitation
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