The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 1976 · 65 citations · 0 references
MedicineEndocrinologyPharmacologyHormone BiochemistrySteroid BiochemistryThyroid Axis RegulationThyroid DisordersThyroid Hormone BiochemistryPeripheral Hormone MetabolismPeripheral Thyroid Hormone MetabolismSerum Thyroid-stimulating Hormone MeasurementThyroid Hormone Effects On Metabolic RateThyroid Hormone Metabolism AlterationsThyroid Hormone Secretion
Dexamethasone (2 mg q6h for 48 h) decreased serum T3 in normal and athyreotic subjects, and decreased T4 in normal subjects. Dexamethasone probably alters secretion and peripheral metabolism of thyroid hormones.