Hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine is the mainstay of treatment. 3 main aims of therapy: Symptoms of hypothyroidism Initiating levothyroxine Factors to be considered Dosing a) Normal healthy adults – 1.6 mcg/kg/day when serum TSH levels are markedly elevated, lower doses of 25- 50 mcg/day can be also be used in milder degrees of hypothyroidism b) Elderly (start low)…