A medication used to treat hyperthyroidism, where the thyroid releases excessive amounts of thyroid hormones.
The drug most commonly used in the US in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It acts by interfering with excessive production of thyroid hormones.
A drug that reduces thyroid activity, used to treat ‘thyrotoxicosis and to prepare patients for surgical removal of the thyroid gland. It is administered by mouth or injection; side-effects include rashes, digestive upsets, and headache.