Antithyroid Drugs



Antithyroid Drugs















Table 50-1 Antithyroid Drugs



















Prototype Drug


Related Drugs


Drug Classification


Strong iodine solution (Lugol’s solution)


potassium iodine (SSKI, Thyro-Block)


lodides


There is no prototype for this classification


sodium iodide (1131 Iodotope)


Radioactive iodine


Propylthiouracil (PTU)


methimazole (Tapazole)


Thioamide derivatives



ANTITHYROID DRUGS CLIENT TEACHING


All Antithyroid Drugs



  • Consult with health care provider before taking other OTC medications (as some contain iodine) or herbal remedies.


  • Continue follow-up care with health care provider so that periodic blood counts and thyroid function testing may be done.


  • Provide teaching about hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.


  • Take as prescribed, do not skip or double dose, and avoid missing doses to prevent thyroid storm.


  • Notify health care provider if pregnant or breast-feeding.


  • Carry MedicAlert identification.


  • Avoid eating foods high in iodine such as soybeans, seafood, and iodized salt.


  • Maintain a journal to document therapy responses, such as weight, pulse, or mood, and report changes to health care provider.3





Iodides



  • Discontinue and contact health care provider if you experience symptoms of iodism such as fever, skin rash, or metallic/brassy
    taste; symptoms of a cold; neck and throat swelling; severe GI distress; or burning soreness in gums and teeth.4


  • Dilute liquid iodines in water or fruit juice and use a straw when taking to prevent staining of teeth.



Radioactive Iodines

Oct 21, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Antithyroid Drugs

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