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THYROID AND ANTI-THYROID DRUGS Mr. D.Raju, M.pharm, Lecturer ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE THYROID GLAND ´ Member of the Endocrine System « Secretes thyroid hormones, thyroxine and calcitonin, which regulate metabolism and growth. « Located in neck adjacent to the 5th cervical vertebra (C5). « Composed of epithelial cells which specialize in the absorption of iodine and, of course, secretion of thyroid hormones. « Follicles surround a protein core, the colloid, where thyroglobulin, a substrate in thyroid hormone synthesis, and thyroid hormones are stored. SYNTHESIS OF THYROID HORMONES ´ Regulation: « « « The hypothalamus in the brain secretes thyroid releasing hormone, TRH, that target the pituitary gland which, in turn, secretes thyroid stimulating hormone, TSH. The pituitary gland’s sensitivity toward TRH varies with the body’s need for thyroid hormones. TSH is absorbed into the thyroid, stimulating the thyroid to absorb iodine and synthesize hormones. Thyroid hormones provide negative feedback for TSH production via a “homeostatic feedback loop.” ●Regulation of thyroid function TRH: thyrotropin-releasing hormone TSH: thyroid-stimulating hormone ●Synthesis of thyroid hormones MIT: monoiodotyrosine Thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) DIT: diiodotyrosine tetraiodothyronine (T4, thyroxine) Materials iodine & tyrosine Steps 1. Iodide is trapped by sodium-iodide symporter 2. Iodide is oxidized by thyroidal peroxidase to iodine 3. Tyrosine in thyroglobulin is iodinated and forms MIT & DIT 4. Iodotyrosines condensation MIT+DIT→T3; DIT+DIT→T4 TH SYNTHESIS « Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) catalyzes the conversion of iodide (I2) to iodine (I-) using H2O2 as a cofactor. « TPO then catalyzes the addition of iodine to the C-3 and C-5 position of a tyrosine residue of thyroglobulin. « Two iodinated thyrosine rings condense to form thyroxine, or T4, with four iodine substituents. « Triiodothyronine, or T3, with three iodine substituents, accounts for about 10% of thyroid hormone production. ●MECHANISM OF ACTIONS OF THYROID HORMONES • Some of T4 are converted to T3 in kidney and liver • The actions of T3 on several organ systems are shown • BMR: basal metabolic rate; CNS: central nervous system T3, via its nuclear receptor, induces new proteins generation which produce effects CONDITIONS THAT IMPAIR THYROID FUNCTION: HYPOTHYROIDISM « Insufficient amount of thyroid hormone synthesized causing lethargy and weight gain, among other symptoms. « Primary hypothyroidism is typically caused by Hashimoto’s Disease, an auto-immune disorder in which the thyroid is destroyed by antibodies. « Impaired hypothalamus and pituitary function, typically due to a tumor, can inhibit the secretion of THS, causing secondary hypothyroidism. « A diet insufficient in iodine causes hypothyroidism as well. SYMPTOMS OF THYROID DYSFUNCTION: GOITER ´ ´ Enlarged thyroid, symptom of hypothyroidism. Goiters form for different reasons depending on the cause of hypothyroidism « Hashimoto’s disease, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, causes goiters due to the accumulation of lymphocytes. « The decreased amount of thyroid hormones in the body, due to Hashimoto’s or other thyroid disorders including infection, signals the increased production of TSH which accumulates in the thyroid causing a characteristic goiter. « Goiters form due to an insufficient amount of ingested iodine and serve to increase the surface area of the thyroid and aid in its absorption of iodine. TREATMENT FOR HYPOTHYROIDISM ´ ´ Hormone replacement therapy Administered orally with a bioavailability ranging from 48%-80%. « « « « ´ Dosage specific to individual and is determined by their TSH serum levels. Typically 1.5μg T4 per kg body weight. « « ´ ´ Levothyroxine—Synthetic T4 Liothyronine—Synthetic T3 Liotrix—Combination of synthetic T4 and T3 Natural Thyroid Hormones—Thyroid hormones derived from pigs, contains T4 and T3 ² Armour Thyroid Because thyroid hormones serve to increase heart rate, T4, the inactive form, is typically administered to older patients who have an increased risk for heart attack on account of their age. Synthetic T3 is reserved for younger patients, who do not have a history of heart problems and individuals non-responsive to T4 treatment. Some men are inefficient in the conversion of T4 to T3, making combination drugs like Litrix and Armour Thyroid ideal treatment options. Dosage for individuals suffering from secondary hypothyroidism determined by the amount of free T4 and T3 circulating in their system. Administering too high of a dosage leads to hyperthyroid symptoms. CONDITIONS THAT IMPAIR THYROID FUNCTION: HYPERTHYROIDISM ´ ´ ´ The over production of thyroid hormones. Symptoms include fatigue, weight lose, rapid heart beat, anxiety, swollen eyes, and sensitivity to hot temperatures. Causes: « Grave’s disease, and autoimmune disorder in which antibodies serve as agonists to the THS receptors on the thyroid’s surface, causing thyroid growth and activation of hormone synthesis and secretion. « Thyroid tumors which cause the uncontrolled synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones. « Thyroiditis, inflammation of the thyroid typically caused by infection. TREATMENT FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM ´ ´ ´ ´ Anti-thyroid drugs—Inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis by irreversibly binding to TPO inhibiting its ability to break down iodine (I2→I-) and covalently attach it to the tyrosine residue of thyroglobulin. « Propylthiouracil « Methimazole « Carbamizole─Degraded to methimazole in the body. Radioactive Iodine Thyroidectomy β-Blockers used in the treatment of thyroiditis to treat symptoms. ●Pharmacological effect see physiological effect ● Clinical use 1. Hypothyroidism: cretinism & myxedema; 2. simple goiter: for pathogeny remaining unclear (endemic goiter directly supply iodine) 3. Others: ● Adverse reactions Overmuch leads to thyrotoxicosis; Angina or myocardial infarction usually appears in ageds Antithyroid drugs ● Drugs Class Representative propylthiouracil Thioamides methylthiouracil methimazole carbimazole Iodides Radioactive iodine β-adrenoceptor blockers KI, NaI 131I propranolol І. Thioamides ◆Structure The thiocarbamide group is essential for antithyroid activity Pharmacological action Inhibition of the synthesis of T3 & T4 Mechanism All thioamides inhibit peroxidase-catalyzing reactions Iodine organification First choice for thyroid crisis Iodotyrosines condensation Propylthiouracil also inhibit T4 converting to T3 Characteristics ① Result appears slowly: in 3-4 w hyperthyroid ameliorated, and in 2-3 months BMR normalized; ② Long-term use leads to thyroid hyperplasia ③ Methimazole is 10 times as potent as propylthiouracil Clinical use treatment of hyperthyroid 1. Mild hyperthyroid and those surgery & 131I not permitted; 2. Operation preparation; 3. Thyroid crisis (comprehensive therapy). Adverse reactions 1. Long-term use leads to thyroid hyperplasia; 2. Pruritic maculopapular rash is the most common adverse raaction 3. The severe adverse reaction is agranulocytosis Iodides (NaI, KI) Pharmacological action Inhibition of T3 & T4 release and synthesis Decrease of size & vascularity of the hyperplastic gland Clinical use Ministrant treatment of hyperthyroid 1. Operation preparation; 2. Thyroid crisis. Adverse reactions 1. Acneiform rash (similar to that of bromism); 2. Swollen salivary glands, mucous membrane ulcerations, and etc. RADIOACTIVE IODINE (131I) 131I is the only isotope for treatment of thyrotoxicosis. Its therapeutic effect depends on emission of β rays with an effective half-life of 5 days & a penetration range of 0.4-2 mm. Woman in pregnancy or lactation is forbidden! β-adrenoceptor blockers βblockers are effective in treatment of thyrotoxicosis. Propranolol is the most widely studied and used. THYROID TREATMENT: POTENTIAL DRUG INTERACTIONS ´ ´ ´ ´ Drugs that reduce thyroid hormone production « Lithium « Iodine-containing medications « Amiodarone (Cordarone) Drugs that reduce thyroid hormone absorption « Sucralfate (Carafate) « Ferrous sulfate (Slow Fe) « Cholestyramine (Questran) « Colestipol (Colestid) « Aluminum-containing antacids « Calcium products Drugs that increase metabolism of thyroxine « Rifampin (Rifadin) « Phenobarbital « Carbamazepine (Tegretol) « Warfarin (Coumadin) « Oral hypoglycemic agents Drugs that displace thyroid hormone from protein binding « Furosemide (Lasix) « Mefenamic acid (Ponstel) « Salicylates TSH REPLACEMENT DRUGS ´ ´ Thyrotropin alpha—A synthetic form of TSH. Administered intravenously. Used in thyroid cancer treatment. « « « Tumors of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland can cause the uncontrolled release of TSH, which accumulates in the thyroid and can cause subsequent follicular or papillary cancer of the thyroid. Partial or total thyroidectomy typical. Following thyroidectomy, the individual is dependent on exogenous thyroid hormones to regulate metabolism, but thyrotropin alpha is also used to suppress the release of endogenous TSH, which could trigger cancerous growth again. Used as a diagnostic tool to determine the reoccurrence of cancer.