Thyroid inhibitors

THYROID INHIBITORS

  • These are useful in the treatment of thyrotoxicosis, hyperthyroidism, Grave's disease
  • Inhibit hormone synthesis (Anti thyroid) - Propylthiouracil, methimazole, carbimazole
  • Inhibit iodine trapping – Thiocyanates, perchlorates, nitrates
  • Inhibit hormone release – iodine, iodides of sodium and potassium, organic, iodine
  • Destroy thyroid tissue – Radio active iodine

Thyroid inhibitors

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