These treatments are designed to reduce overactive thyroid function but may inadvertently cause hypothyroidism if dosage ...

Type I is iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, which develops in those with underlying thyroid disease, type II is amiodarone-induced destructive thyroiditis. Type I AIT typically occurs in those with ...

Another common cause of goiter is inflammation of the thyroid, adds Dr. Barlow. This is called thyroiditis. An infection or ...

The three main complications of long-term amiodarone use are pulmonary toxicity, thyroid disease and liver toxicity. Pulmonary toxicity progresses slowly in the setting of amiodarone use ...

Risk factor for hypothyroidism during Interferon alpha, Interleukin-2 or Lithium therapy Risk factor for thyroid dysfunction during amiodarone therapy (see Guideline 5) ...

The incidence of type 2 amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT ... thionamide therapy followed by definitive treatment of the underlying thyroid disorder, usually done by surgery, will be required ...

thyroid, and gastrointestinal toxicity, life-disturbing photo-sensitivity, and even bluish discoloration of the skin. Thus, the amiodarone Nirvana became a Dickens “A Tale of Two Drugs”—the ...