Thyroid disease:
Indications for: ARMOUR THYROID
Hypothyroidism.
Adult Dosage:
Hypothyroidism: initially 30mg daily (long-standing myxedema: initially 15mg daily); increase by 15mg every 2–3 weeks; usual maintenance: 60–120mg daily. Myxedema coma: see literature.
Children Dosage:
Hypothyroidism: <6months: 4.8–6mg/kg daily. 6–12months: 3.6–4.8mg/kg daily; 1–5yrs: 3–3.6mg/kg daily; 6–12yrs: 2.4–3mg/kg daily; ≥12yrs: 1.2–1.8mg/kg daily.
ARMOUR THYROID Contraindications:
Uncorrected adrenocortical insufficiency. Untreated thyrotoxicosis.
ARMOUR THYROID Warnings/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.
ARMOUR THYROID Classification:
T3 and T4 (porcine derived).
ARMOUR THYROID 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.
Drug Elimination:
Fecal.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Tabs 15mg, 90mg, 240mg, 300mg—100; 30mg, 120mg, 180mg—100, 1000; 60mg—100, 1000, 5000
