70 Years of Levothyroxine

by Kahaly, George J.

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Title Statements

Full title :70 Years of Levothyroxine / edited by George J. Kahaly.

Summary

This open access book presents the history, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of levothyroxine, discussing its role in the thyroid pathophysiology of patients of various ages and during pregnancy. It also describes the influence of levothyroxine on heart, bone and in cancer. When it was first synthesized in 1949, levothyroxine represented a significant advance in the treatment of hypothyroidism, providing a safe and effective treatment option for millions of hypothyroid patients around the globe. This synthetic form of thyroxine is now one of the most prescribed drugs in the world. Levothyroxine was first introduced by Merck KGaA,Darmstadt, Germany, in 1972, and since then the company has remained actively engaged in research on this mainstay of hypothyroidism treatment. This book is intended for healthcare professionals.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2021.
Edition:1st ed. 2021

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Imprint: Springer, Springer International Publishing
Place of Publication:Cham
Language:eng
Publication Date:2021.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (XVII, 129 p. 37 illus., 34 illus. in color. :) : online resource.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9783030632779, 3030632776
DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-63277-9
oclc:on1244116241
LC Classification:RC657
Dewey Decimal:616.4

History Of Levothyroxine -- Pharmacokinetics Of Levothyroxine -- Pharmacodynamics Of Levothyroxine -- Levothyroxine In Pregnancy -- Levothyroxine In Children -- Levothyroxine In The Elderly -- Levothyroxine And Heart -- Levothyroxine And Bone -- Levothyroxine And Cancer -- Potential Adverse Reactions Of Levothyroxine.

Subjects

Endocrinologie Endocrinology Farmacología Hormones tiroides Llibres electrònics Malalties de les glàndules endocrines Médicaments Pharmacologie pharmacology Pharmacology/Toxicology Thyroxine -- therapeutic use