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o Monitor alkaline phosphatase closely in patients with adult growth hormone deficiency. |
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o Hemophilia: Monitor plasma factor VIII coagulant, factor VIII antigen, and ristocetin cofactor. May also assess activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) for hemophilia A and skin bleeding time for von Willebrand's disease. |
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o Monitor serum electrolyte concentrations periodically during therapy. |
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o May cause increased AST, ALT, LDH, alkaline phosphatase, serum bilirubin, and prothrombin time. |
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Levothyroxine (Synthroid) |
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o Monitor blood and urine glucose in diabetic patients. Insulin or oral hypoglycemic dose may need to be increased. |
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