Synonyms: Eltroxin® | L-thyroxine | levothyroxine | levothyroxine sodium
T4 is an approved drug (FDA (2000))
Compound class:
Metabolite
Comment: Thyroid hormone receptor agonist
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Used in the treatment of hypothyroidism, goiter, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, myxedema coma and stupor either alone or in combination with antithyroid agents. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Converted to the active metabolite triiodothyronine (T3) in the liver, which then binds to thyroid hormone binding proteins before binding to thyroid hormone receptors in the cytoplasm and nucleus. |
External links ![]() |
For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com |