Apr 1, 2001 · Abstract
The most commonly implicated drugs are amiodarone and lithium, and thyroid function should be monitored closely
Amiodarone can lead to both hypothyroidism (amiodarone-induced hypothyroidism) and less commonly hyperthyroidism (amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis) and relates
Several drugs or drug classes, such as amiodarone, glucocorticoids, and antiepileptic agents, interfere with the thyroid on multiple levels
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Amiodarone hydrochloride is an iodine-rich drug effective in the control of various tachyarrhythmias
pulmonary dysfunction
It is associated with HLA-DR3, HLA-DR4, HLA-DR5 in Whites
Thyroid 1998;8: 909-913
Lithium is a common treatment for bipolar disorder, but it can cause thyroid dysfunction in some patients
Each induced hypothyroidism
This review addresses dru Diagnosis, classification, and management of amiodarone-induced thyroid dysfunction, particularly AIT, are often challenging, RAI therapy with 131 I after stimulation with recombinant human TSH (rhTSH) alone or combined with lithium therapy has been proposed for the treatment of AIT patients to overcome the problem of low RAIU values
Amiodarone, a benzofuranic iodine-rich antiarrhythmic drug, causes thyroid dysfunction in 15-20% of cases
The drugs which may cause thyrotoxicosis include interferon, molecular-targeted agents, amiodarone, thyroid hormone itself and so on
Radioiodine therapy is well-recognized as an effective treatment for hyperthyroidism
In rare cases blurred vision may occur or it may make you see a ‘halo’ around things
11 We review amiodarone’s effects on thyroid function and how best to Some of these cases of amiodarone induced thyroiditis with hyperthyroidism may eventually become hypothyroid
Central hypothyroidism
The overall prevalence of amiodarone-induced thyroid disease is estimated to be 2% to 24%
radiographic contrast media, iodinated glycerol and amiodarone) can have profound and variable effects on thyroid function
Affiliation 1 Department of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin