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Thyroid (USP)

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Definition: A dehydrated extract of thyroid glands from domesticated animals. After the removal of fat and connective tissue, the extract is dried or lyophilized to yield a yellowish to buff-colored amorphous powder containing 0.17-0.23% of iodine.  note category: do not confuse with THYROID GLAND    Other names Thyroid Gland, Desiccated; Thyroid, Dried; Thyroid Extract, Dried; Extract, Dried Thyroid; Desiccated Thyroid Gland; Thyroideum Siccatum; Dried Thyroid Extract; Dried Thyroid; Desiccated Thyroid Extract; Thyroid Extract, Desiccated
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Thyradin  50809-32-0   *Thyroid (USP). Am J Anat 1987;178(2):126
Metharmon F  92526-19-7 Androst-4-ene-3,17-dione, mixt. with (3beta,17beta)-androst-5-ene-3,17-diol, desiccated thyroid hormones, (17beta)-17-hydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one, 3-hydroxyestra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-one and (3beta)-3-hydroxypregn-5-en-20-one  *Androstenedione *Estrone *Pregnenolone *Testosterone *Thyroid (USP) *Androstenediol Drug Combinations. Horumon To Rinsho 1983;31(8):815

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