Table 3 Treatment of Amiodarone induced thyrotoxicosis (from ref [38])
From: Managing thyroid dysfunction in selected special situations
| Â | Type 1 thyrotoxicosis | Type 2 thyrotoxicosis |
|---|---|---|
Amiodarone can be discontinued | Carbimazole, 40-60Â mg/day | Withdrawal will suffice in many cases |
Propylthiouracil 100-150Â mg four times a day | Steroids may needed for up to 3Â months | |
Potassium perchlorate 0.5Â g twice a day | Â | |
Radioiodine | ||
Amodiarone cannot be discontinued | Antithyroid drugs | Surgery |
Radio-iodine | Plasmapheresis | |
| Â | Surgery | Â |