Mirapex (Pramipexole) is a drug that is approved by the FDA for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and RLS (restless leg syndrome). Classified as a dopamine receptor agonist, pramipexole elicits partial or full agonism upon D3 receptors, D2 receptors (2L/2S), and D4 receptors. Interestingly, pramipexole also appears to modify mitochondrial function, and to a negligible …
Mirapex (Pramipexole) is a medication that was approved by the FDA in 1997 for the treatment of idiopathic (early-stage and advanced) Parkinson’s disease. Analysis of the drug’s pharmacodynamics reveals its function as a mixed partial/full dopamine agonist, with highest affinity for: D3 receptors, D2 receptors (D2S and D2L), and D4 receptors (in that order). To …
Feline hyperthyroidism is characterized by overproduction of T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) hormones via the thyroid glands in cats. As a result of excessive T4 and T3 hormone secretion, concentrations of T4 and T3 reach supraphysiological concentrations within the body of the cat. At supraphysiological concentrations, these hormones elicit deleterious effects upon normative physiological processes, …
Hypothyroidism is a medical condition characterized by insufficient secretion of thyroid hormone (thyroxine) by the follicular cells of the thyroid gland. Common symptoms of hypothyroidism include: chronic fatigue, depression, memory deficits, and weight gain. If you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, there’s a good chance you’re utilizing a thyroid replacement therapy such as Synthroid or Armour …
Research suggests that tens of millions of Americans suffer from hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid. Two of the most popularly prescribed treatments for hypothyroidism include: Armour Thyroid (porcine-derived desiccated thyroid extract) and Synthroid (levothyroxine). Armour Thyroid is classified “natural” in that it is thyroid hormone extracted from pigs, whereas Synthroid is considered “artificial” in that it …
Armour Thyroid is a porcine-derived thyroid extract manufactured by Actavis Inc. (formerly by Forest Laboratories, Inc.) for the treatment of hypothyroidism. Unlike synthetically engineered thyroid medications (e.g. levothyroxine), Armour Thyroid is completely natural, and as a result, is thought (by some users and professionals) to be safer and more biologically compatible with humans. Additionally, many …
Armour Thyroid is a porcine-derived thyroid hormone replacement commonly administered as a treatment for hypothyroidism. In addition, it is regularly prescribed as an intervention for goiters (enlarged thyroid glands), nodular thyroid disease, and thyroid cancer – due to the fact that it is capable of reducing TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) concentrations. Unlike synthetically engineered thyroid …