Thyroid Diseases and Treatment
Clinical symptoms, oral manifestations, pharmacological agents, and dental hygienist's role in managing thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and goiter. Learn about drugs used, mechanisms of action, and adverse effects in treating thyroid diseases.
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Thyroid Gland and Related Diseases Idelina Almanzar Johanna Barcia Hilary Pena
Objectives Diseases related to the Thyroid Gland Clinical symptoms and oral manifestation of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism Pharmacological agents to treat hypo/hyperthyroidism Adverse effects, drug interaction and Mechanism of action Role of the Dental Hygienist treating patients with these diseases
Malfunction of Thyroid Gland Leads to: Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Goiter
Drugs used to treat Thyroid Diseases Drugs Pharmacologic category Mechanism of Action Adverse effects Methimazole (Tapazole) Antithyroid Agent Thioamide Inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormone -CNS -Goiter -Dermatologic Levothyroxide (Levoxyl) Thyroid Product T3 & T4 hormones bind to thyroid receptors proteins in the cell nucleus -Cardiovascular -CNS -Endocrine Propylthiouracil Antithyroid Agent Inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormone -CNS - Hematologic
