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antithyroid
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antithyroid /an·ti·thy·roid/ (-thi´roid) counteracting thyroid functioning, especially in its synthesis of thyroid hormones.
antithyroid [an″te-thi´roid]
suppressing or inhibiting thyroid activity.
antithyroid
suppressing thyroid activity.
antithyroid drugs
these include thiouracil, methyluracil compounds.
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Options for treating Graves' disease range from administering antithyroid drugs to trying to destroy a significant portion of the gland with radioactive iodine or surgically removing a significant portion of the gland.
Thyroid disease and oral health by Roggow, Sandi / Access
Excessive sweating Heat intolerance Increased bowel movements Tremor (usually fine shaking) Nervousness; agitation Rapid heart rate Treatment of Graves Disease Antithyroid drugs The main antithyroid drugs are carbimazole (UK), methimazole (US), and propylthiouracil (PTU).
Graves Disease ? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment by peterhutch / Health, general community
After initial therapy, the patient may be put on a maintenance dose of antithyroid drugs.
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