TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Thyroid & Antithyroid Drugs A1 - Katzung, Bertram G. A1 - Kruidering-Hall, Marieke A1 - Tuan, Rupa Lalchandani A1 - Vanderah, Todd W. A1 - Trevor, Anthony J. PY - 2021 T2 - Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology: Examination & Board Review, 13e AB - The thyroid secretes two types of hormones: iodine-containing amino acids (thyroxine and triiodothyronine) and a peptide (calcitonin). Thyroxine and triiodothyronine have broad effects on growth, development, and metabolism. Calcitonin is important in calcium metabolism and is discussed in Chapter 42. This chapter describes the drugs used in the treatment of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/16 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1180557420 ER -