Dextrothyroxine

Dextrothyroxine (pronounced: dex-tro-thy-rox-ine) is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine, used in the past as a lipid-lowering agent.

Etymology

The term "Dextrothyroxine" is derived from the Latin dextro meaning "right" and thyroxine, a hormone produced by the thyroid gland.

Usage

Dextrothyroxine was used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. However, it was withdrawn from the market due to side effects and is no longer used for this purpose.

Side Effects

The use of Dextrothyroxine was associated with a number of side effects, including angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and arrhythmia.

Related Terms

Thyroxine: The hormone that Dextrothyroxine is a synthetic form of.
Thyroid gland: The gland in the body that naturally produces thyroxine.
Cholesterol: A type of fat in your blood that Dextrothyroxine was used to lower.
Angina pectoris: A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
Myocardial infarction: Another term for a heart attack.
Arrhythmia: A condition in which the heartbeat is irregular, too slow, or too fast.

External links

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Dextrothyroxine