Hypothyroidism 1. Decreased thyroid gland(located at lower part of neck) activity. 2. The Clinical Syndrome that results from decreased secretion of thyroid hormon from the thyroid gland. It leads to slowing of metabolic processes and in its most sever form to the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in the skin, causing a nonpitting edema termed myxedema. Cretinism is the congenital form leading to abnormalities of intellectual and physical development. Medications (drug generics) used in Hypothyroidism Primary Drugs Fluphenazine Liothyronine (Na) Thyroxine (Na) Secondary Drugs Contra Drugs Lithium Meglumine
Hypothyroidism 1. Decreased thyroid gland(located at lower part of neck) activity. 2. The Clinical Syndrome that results from decreased secretion of thyroid hormon from the thyroid gland. It leads to slowing of metabolic processes and in its most sever form to the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in the skin, causing a nonpitting edema termed myxedema. Cretinism is the congenital form leading to abnormalities of intellectual and physical development. Medications (drug generics) used in Hypothyroidism Primary Drugs Fluphenazine Liothyronine (Na) Thyroxine (Na) Secondary Drugs Contra Drugs Lithium Meglumine