In treatment of hypothyroidism, thyroxine is preferred over levothyroxine:
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.
High affinity for receptors
Long half life
Faster acting
Can be made with recombinant DNA technology
Endocrinology