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Thyroid, Desiccated

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Thyroid, Desiccated

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(THYE roid DES i kay tid)

Brand Names: US

Adthyza
Armour Thyroid
Niva Thyroid
NP Thyroid

Therapeutic Category

Thyroid Product

Medication Safety Issues

Older Adult: High-Risk Medication:

Beers Criteria: Desiccated thyroid is identified in the Beers Criteria as a potentially inappropriate medication to be avoided in patients 65 years and older (independent of diagnosis or condition) due to concerns for cardiac effects; safer alternatives are available (Beers Criteria [AGS 2023]).

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