Issues of side effects induced by antithyroid drugs

Antithyroid drugs have been widely used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. However, these drugs are known to have significant side effects. There are minor side effects such as skin rash or urticaria and major side effects. Especially, agranulocytosis and MPO-ANCA related vasculitis syndrome are t...

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Published inNihon rinshō Vol. 64; no. 12; p. 2251
Main Author Tajiri, Junichi
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japan 01.12.2006
Subjects
Agranulocytosis - chemically induced
Agranulocytosis - therapy
Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic
Antithyroid Agents - adverse effects
Arthritis - chemically induced
Arthritis - therapy
Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury
Humans
Informed Consent
Liver Diseases - therapy
Patient Education as Topic
Peroxidase
Referral and Consultation
Vasculitis - chemically induced
Vasculitis - therapy
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Summary:Antithyroid drugs have been widely used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. However, these drugs are known to have significant side effects. There are minor side effects such as skin rash or urticaria and major side effects. Especially, agranulocytosis and MPO-ANCA related vasculitis syndrome are the most serious, and although it occurs infrequently, it is clinically important, and clinicians must be alert to it when using antithyroid arugs. The author describes about the issues of side effects induced by antithyroid drugs.
ISSN:0047-1852