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REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
: Treatment of Thyroid ... Propylthiouracil (PTU) Methimazole ... endocrinology #thyroidstorm
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid ... of action than methimazole ... in pregnancy Methimazole ... blocked by PTU or methimazole ... Hyperthyroidism #ThyroidStorm
Thyroid storm is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by an acute exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis (elevated
Thyroid storm is ... Therapy to reduce thyroid ... the release of thyroid ... sequestrant #Thyroidstorm ... propylthiouracil #methimazole
Myxedema coma and thyroid storm are thyroid emergencies associated with increased mortality. Prompt recognition of these
Myxedema coma and thyroid ... storm are thyroid ... elevated circulating thyroid ... myxedema coma and thyroid ... thyroidemergencies, #thyroidstorm
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
Thionamides (mainly methimazole ... 2 years • No thyroid
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
with circulating thyroid ... ↑ Free T4 • Thyroid ... suspected • Thyroid ... Nodules, Size Thyroid ... • Thioamides (Methimazole
Pharmacologic Treatment of Hyperthyroidism

#Hyperthyroidism #Treatment #Management #Pharmacology #Medications #Comparison #Table #Endocrinology #AAFP #Propylthiouracil #Methimazole
Propylthiouracil #Methimazole
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
Emergencies related to thyroid ... description of thyroid ... pathogenesis of thyroid ... Thyroid-related ... thyroidemergencies, #thyroidstorm
Figure 2. The “laryngeal handshake,” from left to right: 1) hyoid, 2) thyroid, 3) cricoid, and
left to right: 1) hyoid ... , 2) thyroid, 3)
SUMMARY FOR YOUR NOTES:
- The thyroid appears as an epithelial proliferation of the floor of the
NOTES: - The thyroid ... - Thyroid begins ... - The thyroid descends ... the neck, the thyroid ... - The thyroid