Dear [Thyroid Folks],

I have a few suggestions:

Bio-Tech Thyroid  =  thyroid hormone supplemental medicine, 1 grain of
Bio-Tech Thyroid contains 9 mcg T3 (liothyronine, triiodothyronine) and
38 mcg T4 (levo-thyroxine).

Thyrolar  =  synthetic thyroid hormone supplemental medicine, 1 grain of
Thyrolar contains 12.5 mcg T3 (liothyronine, triiodothyronine) and 50
mcg T4 (levo-thyroxine).  Generic name is Liotrix.  Manufacturer is
Forest Pharmaceuticals.

Nature-throid  =  hypoallergenic thyroid hormone supplemental medicine
made from dried pig thyroid glands.

Cytomel  =  synthetic thyroid hormone supplemental medicine containing
only T3 (liothyronine, triiodothyronine).  Available in doses of 5 mcg,
25 mcg.  Manufactured by Jones Pharma.

Compounded T3 (SRT3)  =  synthetic thyroid hormone supplemental
medicine, containing only T3 (liothyronine, triiodothyronine), and
compounded by a pharmacist for the patient's specific dose.  This is an
extended-release capsule.

Cortef  =  synthetic adrenal hormone supplemental medicine containing
hydrocortisone.  Levels of hydrocortisone are generally high in the
morning and wane throughout the day.

supps  =  supplements, over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, and herbs.

DO  =  Doctor of Osteopathy.

Also one suggested addition to an existing entry:

mcg     = Microgram, a unit of measure of weight, one thousanth of a
milligram.  Also sometimes abbreviated ug (this is not the preferred
abbreviation).

And finally, others for the drug lists -- note Synthroid spelling:

Synthetic T4 only:
 = Synthroid
 = Levothroid
 = Levoxyl
 = Unithroid

Mammalian T4 and T3 with T1 and T2 in trace amounts
 = Armour  (see Armour above for details)
 = Westhroid
 = Nature-throid

Other thyroid meds I know nothing about:  Tapazole (for hyper?),
Thyrogen.

Peace,
Loretta Johnson




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