Armour
Armour (Medicine)
Armour (pronounced: /ˈɑːrmər/) is a brand name of a type of thyroid hormone replacement therapy. It is derived from desiccated (dried) porcine (pig) thyroid gland.
Etymology
The term "Armour" is derived from the name of the pharmaceutical company, Armour Pharmaceutical Company, that first produced this type of thyroid medication.
Usage
Armour is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. It is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), and is also given as part of a medical test for thyroid disorders.
Composition
Armour contains both thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), two hormones produced by the thyroid gland. The ratio of T4 to T3 in Armour is 4.22:1, which is similar to the ratio produced by the human thyroid gland.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Armour
- Wikipedia's article - Armour
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