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Thyroid, Desiccated

Basics

Name

Thyroid, Desiccated

Pronunciation

(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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