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T 3

T 3 is 10time more potent than T 4
T 4

Converted into T 3 in target cells  liver and kidney are examples of
target cells

Liothyroxine and Levothyroxine

They activate nuclear receptor  gene expression  effects of
Thyroid hormones are produced

 Used in treatment of hypothyroidism

Adverse effects

Thyroidism

T  tremors and tachycardia

H  increase heart rate

Y  yawing

R  Restlessness

O  Oligomanuria

I  heat intolerance

D  diarrhoea

I  irritability

S  sweat

M  muscle wasting

Antithyroid drugs

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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman