The Use of Thionamides in Graves' Disease Treatment: A Literature Review
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Journal Type:Review Article
Subject Field:Diabetes and Endocrinology
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Publish Date:December 3, 2022 7:00 pm
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Volume:114, Issue: 1, December, 2022
Subject:Medicine, Health & Food
Pages:45-49
Abstract
Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid gland with a wide range of clinical manifestations. One of the most notable signs of Graves disease is hyperthyroidism. In general, there are three options in treating Graves hyperthyroidism: pharmacological therapy, thyroidectomy, and radioactive iodine therapy. Thionamides, which consist of methimazole, carbimazole, and propylthiouracil, are considered to be the most prominent pharmacological therapy of Graves disease. Among these drugs, propylthiouracil is the least favored because of its adverse effects.