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Reference: Prescribing Reference for Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Fall 2007 v18 i3 p80(4). Full Text:COPYRIGHT 2007 Haymarket Media, Inc.

ARMOUR THYROID Forest Rx

[T.sub.3] and [T.sub.4] (porcine derived). Thyroid 15mg (1/4 grain), 30mg (1/2 grain), 60mg (1 grain), 90mg (1 + 1/2 grain), 120mg (2 grains), 180mg (3 grains)+, 240mg (4 grains), 300mg (5 grains)+; tabs; +scored. Each grain of thyroid contains liothyronine ([T.sub.3]) 9micrograms and levothyroxine ([T.sub.4]) 38micrograms.

Indications: Hypothyroidism.

Contraindications: Uncorrected adrenocortical insufficiency. Untreated thyrotoxicosis.

Precautions: Not for treatment of obesity. Cardiovascular disease, angina, elderly: use lower initial dose. Adrenocortical insufficiency. Monitor for craniosynostosis in infants. Pregnancy (Cat.A). Nursing mothers.

Interactions: Monitor oral anticoagulants, hypoglycemics. Estrogens affect thyroid function tests. Toxicity with large doses of sympathomimetics (e.g., anorectics).

Adverse reactions: Hyperthyroidism, transient hair loss in children.

How supplied: Tabs 15mg, 90mg, 240mg, 300mg-100 30mg, 120mg, 180mg-100, 1000 60mg-100, 1000, 5000,