In treatment of hypothyroidism, thyroxine is preferred over levothyroxine:: (A) High affinity for receptors, (B) Long half life, (C) Faster acting, (D) Can be made with recombinant DNA technology
Answer is B. Ans. B. Long half lifeThyroxine is preferred over levothyroxine because it has longer half-life due to which it can be given as once daily dosing.levothyroxine is costlier and have short half-life.