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Endocrine Drugs
Endocrine Drugs
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Thyroid Hormones
Antithyroid drugs
Thioamides
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Methimazole (Tapazole)
Longer acting, more potent
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Adverse effects: Rash, Agranulocytosis, Rare Liver Failure
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Radioactive Iodine
Iodine (131 I) Sodium
Taken up by gland, once in colloid beta radiation destroys parenchymal cells
Hypothyroid Drugs
Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid, Levothyroid)