Nature-Throid and Orilissa

• Generic Name: thyroid desiccated
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, NP Thyroid, Westhroid, WP Thyroid, Thyroid Porcine

Desiccated (dried) thyroid is a combination of hormones that are normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Desiccated thyroid is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own.

Desiccated thyroid treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). Desiccated thyroid is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), and is also given as part of a medical tests for thyroid disorders.

Desiccated thyroid should not be used to treat obesity or weight problems.

Desiccated thyroid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: elagolix
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Orilissa

Orilissa (elagolix) binds to the same receptors in the body as a certain hormone that stimulates the production of sex hormones.

Orilissa works by lowering blood levels of estradiol and progesterone (female sex hormones).

Orilissa is used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by endometriosis.