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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | propranolol(Inderal , others...) | ||
| 2. | methimazole(Tapazole , Northyx) | ||
| 3. | propylthiouracil | ||
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A symptom of hyperthyroidism is the enlargement of the thyroid gland.
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Antithyroid drugs are often administered to help the patient's body cease overproduction of thyroid hormones. This medication may work for young adults, pregnant women, and others.
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Antithyroid drugs often are administered to help the patient's body cease overproduction of thyroid hormones. In 2004, some drugs used to interfere with the thyroid gland's uptake of iodine were propylthiouracil (PTU) and methimazole (Tapazole...
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Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
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Propranolol is classified as a beta blocker. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Inderal.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, heart muscle disease, and prevent chest pain caused by angina. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches. You should not use this medicine to treat a migraine that has already started.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, to control irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It may also be helpful after a heart attack. This medicine is also used to prevent migraine headaches, relieve uncontrollable shaking (tremors), and help certain problems related to the thyroid gland and adrenal gland.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, to control irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It may also be helpful after a heart attack. This medicine is also used to prevent migraine headaches, relieve uncontrollable shaking (tremors), and help certain problems related to the thyroid gland and adrenal gland.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat irregular heart rhythms and may be used during anesthesia.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antithyroid agent; thioimidazole-derivative.
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METHIMAZOLE (meth IM a zole) prevents the thyroid gland from producing too much thyroid hormone. It is used to treat a condition known as hyperthyroidism.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROPYLTHIOURACIL (PTU) (proe pill thye oh YOOR a sill) lowers the amount of thyroid hormone made by the thyroid gland. It treats hyperthyroidism (where the thyroid gland makes too much hormone). It also is used before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antithyroid agent; thiourea-derivative.
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