Methimazole
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Methimazole / Tapazole - Antithyroid Drugs Used to Treat Graves’ Disease and Hyperthyroidism
thyroid.about.com — “Information on the drug methimazole, an antithyroid drug used to treat an overactive thyroid, Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism, and known by the brand name Tapazole in the United States. Methimazole is the preferred antithyroid drug in the US, compared to the other drug, propylthiouracil / PTU, and is considered generally safer than PTU except in the first trimester of pregnancy.” View full resource at thyroid.about.com
Most Recently Shared on June 4, 2010 at 2:20 am By:
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Methimazole / Tapazole: Antithyroid Drugs http://thyroid.about.com/od/hyperthyroidismgraves/a/methimazole-tapazole.htm
Antithyroid Drugs Available Outside the United States: Methimazole, Carbimazole, Neomercazole, and Propylthiouracil / PTU
thyroid.about.com — “A look at the antithyroid drugs available outside the United States, including methimazole, carbimazole -- which is commonly known by the brand name Neomercazole -- and propylthiouracil / PTU.” View full resource at thyroid.about.com
Most Recently Shared on June 3, 2010 at 2:10 pm By:
Mary Shomon, Thyroid Patient Expert
Antithyroid Drugs Available Outside the United States -- http://thyroid.about.com/od/hyperthyroidismgraves/a/antithyroid-drugs-foreign.htm
FDA Alert: Propylthiouracil
drugs.com — “FDA Alert: Propylthiouracil” View full resource at drugs.com
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FDA Alert - Propylthiouracil associated with risk of serious liver injury - http://bit.ly/q9jJm
Antithyroid Drugs - Treating Graves’ Disease and Hyperthyroidism with Antithyroid Drugs
thyroid.about.com — “A look at antithyroid drugs used to treat Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, including propylthiouracil / PTU, methimazole / Tapazole, and carbimazole / Neomercazole.” View full resource at thyroid.about.com
Most Recently Shared on June 4, 2010 at 2:25 am By:
Mary Shomon, Thyroid Patient Expert
Antithyroid Drugs to Treat Graves’ Disease, Hyperthyroidism and Overactive Thyroid Conditions http://ht.ly/1TmRU
Propylthiouracil Linked With Risk for Serious Liver Damage, Death
urlborg.com — “: The FDA has issued a safety alert about the risk for serious liver damage, including liver failure, or death with propylthiouracil compared with methimazole.” View full resource at urlborg.com
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Propylthiouracil Linked With Risk for Serious Liver Damage, Death: The FDA has issued a safety alert about the r.. http://ub0.cc/8p/1l
All About Thyroid Drugs
thyroid.about.com — “A review of different thyroid drugs, including levothyroxine, liothyronine, liotrix, methimazole, propylthiouracil and thyrotropin alfa, Synthroid, Thyrolar, Cytomel, Armour, Tapazole” View full resource at thyroid.about.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2011 at 7:35 pm By:
Mary Shomon, Thyroid Patient Expert
Reviewing #Thyroid Hormone Replacement Drugs. #Health http://ow.ly/4mcNu
Which Foods Do You Need To Avoid With Antithyroid Medications? | LIVESTRONG.COM
livestrong.com — “Which Foods Do You Need To Avoid With Antithyroid Medications?. Antithyroid medications such as methimazole and propylthiouracil are used to prevent the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone. Excess thyroid hormone causes an overac...” View full resource at livestrong.com
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Treating Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Treatments Including Surgery / Thyroidectomy, Antithyroid Drugs, Radioactive Iodine
thyroid.about.com — “Treating Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism -- an overactive thyroid -- typically involves three different approaches: drug treatment with antithyroid drugs like methimazole / Tapazole, or propylthiouracil / PTU, ablation of the thyroid gland with Radioactive Iodine (known as RAI) and surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid. This article reviews those three key approaches to treat hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease.” View full resource at thyroid.about.com
Most Recently Shared on July 24, 2009 at 11:47 pm By:
Mary Shomon, Thyroid Patient Expert
If you have Graves' disease / hyperthyroidism -- an overactive thyroid -- what are your treatment options? http://is.gd/1L2sM
Symposier - Warning on Liver Injury with Propylthiouracil
symposier.com — “Uploaded and shared in Youtube by: USFoodandDrugAdmin " In a new boxed warning, FDA is reminding healthcare professionals about the risk of serious liver injury, including liver failure and death, from propylthiouracil. This drug, which is used to treat hyperthyroidism, is considered second-line therapy when compared with methimazole, another anti-thyroid drug that poses less risk of liver damage. The new warning highlights that propylthiouracil should be reserved for patients who cannot tolerat” View full resource at symposier.com
Most Recently Shared on July 22, 2010 at 11:30 pm By:
Symposier Endocrino Health Site
Warning on Liver Injury with Propylthiouracil. http://bit.ly/d8eCtW
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