A drug with a similar action to methimazole. It is used if patients develop side effects to methimazole or for hyperthyroidism in patients who are breastfeeding.
A drug that is a thyroid hormone antagonist.
A drug that reduces thyroid activity and is used to treat thyrotoxicosis and to prepare patients for surgical removal of the thyroid gland. It is administered by mouth; side-effects may include rashes and digestive upsets.
An oral antithyroid drug given daily to a person with hyperthyroidism. It interferes with the body’s production of thyroid hormones.
A medication prescribed for managing hyperthyroidism, an overactive thyroid gland, or for mitigating its symptoms prior to surgical thyroid removal. Potential adverse effects could include itching, headaches, skin rash, joint discomfort, and a reduction in white blood cell count.