OVERVIEW

The Hypothyroid Patient Course is organized by The Rx Consultant.

Publication Date: 10/22/2019
Expiration Date: 10/22/2022

Target Audience:
This accredited program is targeted to pharmacy technicians.

CE Credit: 1.5 (0.15 CEU)

Overview:
Hypothyroidism is a chronic disease that requires lifelong treatment; fortunately, it can be easily managed with thyroid hormone replacement medication. The recommended treatment is levothyroxine, which was the most frequently prescribed drug in the US in 2019. Other thyroid hormone replacement medications are available in various products and strengths, which can be cause of confusion for healthcare providers and patients. Choosing the correct product and dose requires a full understanding of the disease and the treatments. Healthcare providers should be able to provide evidence-based recommendations, taking into consideration a patient's age, concurrent medical conditions, and other medications. This issue will review the pathophysiology and clinical features of hypothyroidism, as well as drug therapy considerations. Treatment strategies for older adults, children, and pregnant women are summarized. Subclinical hypothyroidism is also discussed.

Goals & Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
• State the brand and generic names of medications used to treat hypothyroidism. Identify one advantage and one disadvantage to using each thyroid medication mentioned in this article.
• List the different dosage forms of levothyroxine and discuss the available strengths of each formulation. Be familiar with dose recommendations for different populations of patients.
• Describe administration recommendations and potential drug interactions of thyroid hormone replacement products.

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