PHIL 2015 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Levothyroxine, Basal Metabolic Rate, Thyroid
6 May 2020
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Practice: name, strength and dosage form of medication, indication, instructions, side. How it"s treated (e. g. relaxes abdominal muslces) (family of drug e. g. beta blocker) When to take the dose, average length of therapy if possible. What to do if you miss a dose. Rare/serious (1-2): rare side effect and what to do. Information to be discussed with patient: name, strength and dosage form of medication. 88 mcg in oral tablet form: indication. Levothyroxine (t4) is a synthetic form of thyroxine, an endogenous hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. T4 is converted to its active metabolite, l-triiodothyronine (t3). Oral: administer in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before food. Tablet: may be crushed and suspended in 5-10 ml of water; suspension should be used immediately. Missed dose: a missed dose of one tablet can be taken with the next dose. If more than 2 tablets are missed, the patient should consult with their doctor.
