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Thyroxine (Levothyroxine) Summary

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 >>

Networked: 6964 relevant articles (261 outcomes, 696 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Thyroxine is Relevant

  1. Hypothyroidism : 77 outcomes 220 studies in 2131 results
  2. Hyperthyroidism : 16 outcomes 52 studies in 713 results
  3. Goiter : 15 outcomes 38 studies in 280 results
  4. Thyroid Nodule (Nodule, Thyroid) : 13 outcomes 24 studies in 85 results
  5. Thyroid Neoplasms (Thyroid Cancer) : 9 outcomes 47 studies in 317 results
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Drugs Related to Thyroxine

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

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