ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY CARE OF THE FAMILY
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Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
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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...
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