NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOLOGY

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What is the generic for Synthroid?
A
azithromycin
B
atorvastatin calcium
C
warfarin sodium
D
levothyroxine sodium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Levothyroxine and Synthroid contain the same active (main) ingredient, levothyroxine, which is human-made T4. Levothyroxine is the generic name for Synthroid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generic levothyroxine is just as safe as the brand names-in the United States, these include Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, and Tirosint-because it has the same FDA-approved active ingredient (levothyroxine).

Detailed explanation-3: -Synthroid is brand name levothyroxine sodium; other brand name versions of levothyroxine include Levothroid, Unithroid, Tirosint, and Levoxyl. It contains the same active ingredients and is used for the same purposes, namely to treat hypothyroidism or low thyroid hormone levels.

Detailed explanation-4: -Levothyroxine is sold under several brand names, including Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, and Levothroid. A generic version of levothyroxine is also available.

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