Hyperthyroidism (cont.)
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- Hyperthyroidism Overview
- Hyperthyroidism Causes
- Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
- Exams and Tests
- Hyperthyroidism Treatment
- Therapies to Decrease Thyroid Hormone Levels
- Antithyroid Medications
- Radioactive Iodine
- Surgical Interventions
- Therapies to Decrease Symptoms
- Hyperthyroidism as a Result of Other Medical Treatments
- Prognosis
- For More Information
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms Experienced
Hyperthyroidism as a Result of Other Medical Treatments
Amiodarone therapy
- Amiodarone is a drug used in the treatment of heart
arrhythmias. Amiodarone tablets contain iodine, and up to 10% of people taking
this medication develop abnormalities in thyroid function.
- Patients taking amiodarone should have baseline
thyroid function tests before starting amiodarone therapy
- Type 1 amiodarone-induced hyperthyroidism
(Jod-Basedow phenomenon) causes an increased production of thyroid hormones due
to the iodine portion of amiodarone
- Type 2 amiodarone-induced hyperthyroidism resembles a destructive thyroiditis, where increased amounts of thyroid hormone are released
- Patients taking amiodarone should have baseline
thyroid function tests before starting amiodarone therapy
IV contrast agents for CT scans
- Excess iodine in the contrast may cause an increased
production of thyroid hormone.
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