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How Does Propylthiouracil Work?
- Hyperthyroidism
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Prevention
Hyperthyroidism caused by taking too much thyroid medication can be prevented by following your doctor's instructions and periodically getting blood tests to check blood thyroid levels. Naturally occurring hyperthyroidism cannot be prevented .
Treatment
Hyperthyroidism is most often treated with anti-thyroid drug therapy, using propylthiouracil (sold as a generic drug) or methimazole (Tapazole, Thiamazole) to block the formation of thyroid hormones. Beta-blocker drugs such as...
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Drug-induced hypothyroidism
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Drug-induced hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland due to a reaction from medication. "Drug-induced" means caused or brought on by... Read more »
Toxic nodular goiter
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Toxic multinodular goiter; Plummer's diseaseTreatmentTreatments include:Antithyroid drugs (propylthiouracil, methimazole)Radioactive... Read more »
Hypothyroidism
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Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone.See also:Chronic thyroiditis (Hashimoto's... Read more »
T4 test
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T4 (thyroxine) is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland. A laboratory test can be done to measure the amount of T4 in your blood.Alternative... Read more »
T3
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Triiodothyronine (T3) is a thyroid hormone. It plays an important role in the body's control of metabolism.A laboratory test can be done to measure... Read more »
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