NAPLEX Review - DrofRx

Thyroxine secretion is stimulated by thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) Diagnosis: 8TSH, 9T4. Drug therapy: Levothyroxine sodium, T (Synthroid, Levothroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, Thyro-Tabs): Usually DOC . Typical dose is 100-125 mcg po QD; reduce dose to 50 mcg for elderly & 25 mcg in patients with CAD to reduce risk of precipitating angina ................
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