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Thyroid drugs (Antithyroid drugs (Contraindications and cautions…
Thyroid drugs
Antithyroid drugs
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classification
Iodine solutions: strong iodine solution, potassium iodide
thioamides: methimazole (tapazole) propylthiouracil, sodium iodide
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Side effects
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iodine solution
sore and staining teeth and gums,
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Propylthiouracil: nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal complaints, severe liver toxicity
thioamides: drowsiness, lethargy, bradycardia, nausea, skin rash
Thyroid hormones
Common drugs:
liothyronine (cytomel, triostat)
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levothyroxine (Synthroid,levoxyl)
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Indications
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replacement hormone for hypothyroid states like myxedema coma, goiters and thyroid cancer
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