- All Journals
- Al-Qadisiyah University
- Basrah University
- Kirkuk University
- Mosul University
- The Iraqi Borad for Medical Specialization
- University of Anbar
- University of Technology
- Al Mustafa University
- Al-Zahraa University for Women
- Alnoor University
- Kunooz University
- Misan University
- Ninevah University
- Tikrit University
- University of Al-Hamdaniya
- University of Kerbala
A clinicopathological review of amiodarone-induced thyroid disorders | ||
| Mustansiriya Medical Journal | ||
| Article 1, Volume 11, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 1-4 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mohanad M. Al-Hendawi; Hussein H. K. Abbas; Ammar W. Ashor | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Certain drugs could disturb physiological function and anatomical structure of thyroid gland and; to some instance, the peripheral thyroid hormone metabolism as part of their adverse reactions. In fact, commonly prescribed drugs including anti-convulsants, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Beta-adrenoceptor antagonists, steroid hormones and heparin may produce an abnormal thyroid function test, albeit an absence of detected clinical features for thyroid dysfunction. Therefore, it is recommended to undertake a routine monitoring of thyroid function test, both at baseline and every 3 to 6 months thereafter, in vulnerable individuals (for example, those with thyroid antibodies or euthyroid goiter) receiving such medication. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| thyroid; drugs; Amiodarone | ||
|
Statistics Article View: 118 PDF Download: 66 |
||