3 results
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Thyroid Storm Beta-Blockers ... peripheral conversion ... Propylthiouracil (PTU ... by PTU or methimazole ... Hyperthyroidism #ThyroidStorm
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Beta Blockers - ... Pharmacology Comparison ... Table Metoprolol ... indicated in pt ... #Comparison #Table
Thyroid storm is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by an acute exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis (elevated
adrenergic tone: Beta-blocker ... peripheral conversion ... glucocorticoid, PTU ... sequestrant #Thyroidstorm ... thyroidcrisis #beta-blocker