Thyroid Hormone Replacements
May 22nd, 2009
Thyroid Hormone Replacements are used to treat hypothyroidisim.
Thyroid hormone increases the basal metabolic rate, protein synthesis, and sensitivity to catecholamines. Thyroid hormone is released primarily at T4 from the thyroid and converted in circulation to the more active T3. Levothyroixine is synthetic T4, and Liothyronine is synthetic T3.
| Medication Name | Generic Available | Discount Programs |
| Levothyroxine (Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid) |
Yes | Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart |
| Liothyronine (Cytomel, Triostat) |
Yes |
