Antithyroid agents
What are Antithyroid agents?
Antithyroid agents prevent or suppress the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones. Antithyroid agents are used to treat hyperthyroidism by inhibiting the excessive production of thyroid hormones or by decreasing thyroid hormone activity.
List of Antithyroid agents
View by Generic | Brand
| Drug Name | Avg. Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| methimazole systemic (Pro) Brand name: Tapazole |
114 reviews | |
| propylthiouracil systemic (Pro) |
4 reviews | |
| potassium iodide systemic (Pro) Brand names: SSKI, ThyroShield, Iosat |
1 review | |
| sodium iodide-i-131 systemic (Pro) Brand name: Hicon | No reviews | |
| For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). | ||
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with antithyroid agents:
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