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Combined thyroxine and triiodothyronine for thyroid replacement therapy.

S Taylor, M Kapur, R Adie

    British Medical Journal
    |May 2, 1970
    PubMed
    Summary

    New thyroid hormone tablets containing thyroxine and triiodothyronine effectively treat hypothyroidism. This combination therapy maintains a euthyroid state and normal protein-bound iodine levels post-thyroidectomy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Hypothyroidism requires effective hormone replacement therapy.
    • Varied etiologies of hypothyroidism necessitate treatment options with consistent efficacy.
    • Dried thyroid preparations have limitations in uniformity and speed of action.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a combined thyroxine and triiodothyronine tablet formulation in treating hypothyroidism.
    • To assess the hormonal and clinical status of patients receiving this new preparation.

    Main Methods:

    • Patients with hypothyroidism of varied etiology were treated with tablets containing 50 mcg thyroxine and 15 mcg triiodothyronine.
    • A specific cohort underwent total thyroidectomy and received a daily dose of three tablets (150 mcg thyroxine, 45 mcg triiodothyronine).
    • Clinical euthyroid state and protein-bound iodine (P.B.I.) levels were monitored.

    Main Results:

    • The combined hormone preparation successfully maintained patients in a euthyroid state.
    • A daily dose of three tablets normalized protein-bound iodine levels in post-thyroidectomy patients.
    • The preparation demonstrated consistent activity and rapid action compared to dried thyroid.

    Conclusions:

    • Combined thyroxine and triiodothyronine tablets are an effective treatment for hypothyroidism.
    • This formulation offers advantages in terms of predictable activity and therapeutic response.
    • It provides a reliable method for achieving and maintaining euthyroid status and normal P.B.I. levels.

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