Table of ContentsIntroductionThyroid Hormone PhysiologySynthesis and RegulationMechanism of ActionHypothyroidism and Thyroid Hormone ReplacementClinical ManifestationsPrinciple of Replacement TherapyLevothyroxine (T₄)Liothyronine (T₃)Adverse Effects of Thyroid ReplacementHyperthyroidism and Antithyroid TherapiesClinical ManifestationsPharmacologic Strategies in HyperthyroidismThioamides: Methimazole and Propylthiouracil (PTU)MethimazolePropylthiouracil (PTU)Monitoring and DurationIodides (Lugol’s Solution, Potassium Iodide)Mechanism of ActionClinical UsesAdverse EffectsRadioactive Iodine (RAI)Mechanism of ActionTherapeutic ApproachAdvantages and LimitationsContraindicationsAdjunctive Support in Hyperthyroidism: … Continue reading Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs