Thyroid Medications

Hyperthyroidism Slideshow

• Thyroid Problems Overview
• Thyroid Medications
• Thyroid Hormone Replacement
• Other Thyroid Hormone Replacements
• Anti-thyroid Medications
• Other Medications for Hyperthyroidism
• Radioactive Iodine
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors

Thyroid Problems Overview

The thyroid gland is located on the front part of the neck below the thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple). This gland produces thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism. Thyroid hormones regulate the body's energy, use of other hormones and vitamins, and the growth and maturation of body tissues.

Diseases of the thyroid gland include:

• hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone production),
  
  
• hypothyroidism (too little thyroid hormone production),
  
  
• hypothyroidism in pregnancy,
  
  
• hyperthyroidism in pregnancy,
  
  
• post-partum thyroid disease,
  
  
• thyroid cancer, and
  
  
• thyroid nodules.

Thyroid Medications

Many thyroid medications can be used to treat the various thyroid disorders. This article will review the following therapies:

• Thyroid hormone replacement to treat hypothyroidism (not enough thyroid hormone) or thyroid cancer
  
  
• Medicines to treat hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone)
  
  
• Other treatments for hyperthyroidism
  
  
• Radioactive iodine treatment