Thyroid Replacement Therapy is specifically used in hypothyroidism conditions by using thyroid medications to replace the thyroid hormone lacking from your body.
Thyroid dysfunction is the abnormal production of thyroid hormones from your thyroid gland. Overproduction is called hyperthyroidism and underproduction is called hypothyroidism. Although symptoms may be unpleasant, thyroid dysfunction can be treated.
Depending on the diagnosis from your physician, treatment can range from replacement thyroid (for hypothyroidism) or anti-thyroid (for hyperthyroidism) medication to surgery. Thyroid Replacement Therapy is specifically used in hypothyroidism conditions by using thyroid medications to replace the thyroid hormone lacking from your body.
A normal functioning thyroid gland secrets two types of thyroid hormones: Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3). T4 is the in-active form of thyroid hormone that is converted into the active form, T3. In Thyroid Replacement Therapy, medications of T4, T3, or a combination of the two are used.
Your physician may prescribe a commercially available FDA approved drug or a compounded medication.
The following are examples when a compounded thyroid medication may benefit you:
* Different strength of T3 or T4 that is not available commercially available
* Different combination of T3 and T4 that are not commercially available
* Dye-free thyroid medication
To obtain a compounded thyroid medication, a prescription will be required from your physician. Our pharmacists will work closely with you and your physician to prepare the right balance of thyroid medication needed for your body.
If you have questions about thyroid therapy and how it can benefit you, look to ACRx Pharmacy in Las Vegas to help you get the right answers. Our team of experienced pharmacists can be there to provide you with the right consultation in order to help you make a decision on getting started.
Feel free to call our pharmacy or come in for a visit to schedule an appointment to get your questions answered. With decades of combined experience, our pharmacists can work with your medical provider to determine the best solutions for you so our patients can feel better right away knowing they have the right medical professionals supporting them.
We understand that every patient’s needs are different, so we help to offer customized solutions for thyroid therapy replacement therapy in the Las Vegas area. At ACRx Specialty Pharmacy, we fully understand how to work with our patients in the local area and how to communicate with local medical providers.
We look forward to hearing from you and will be here to serve.