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Is propylthiouracil used for hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism?
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Propylthioracil (PTU) is used in the treatment of some hypERthyroid conditions.
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The drug propylthiouracil is used to treat hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism?
Propylthiouracil (PPU) is used to treat hyperthyroidism.
What is propylthiouracil used for?
Propylthiouracil is used to treat hyperthyroidism. It works by stopping the thyroid gland from making thyroid hormone. Propylthiouracil should usually be given only to people who are allergic to or cannot tolerate methimazole (Tapazole) or who are in the first trimester of a pregnancy.
Is the simple goiter result from hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism.
Do thyroidectomized indicate hyperthyroidism of hypothyroidism?
Thyroidectomy is the process of removing the thyroid. The result is hypothyroidism if not treated with thyroid hormone. Thyroidectomy is sometimes done to treat hyperthyroidism.
What is the name of the disorder in adults with the thyroid hormone?
hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
What are the names of three diseases?
Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Grave's disease Goiter
How many types of thyroid diseases are there?
Hypothyroidism, thyroid tumor, and hyperthyroidism.
Does the over production of tsh cause hypothyroidism?
No. An overproduction of TSH would cause hyperthyroidism.
What medication is administered to slow the ability of the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone?
Antithyroid medications are used to slow down the thyroid gland's ability to produce thyroid hormones. The most common antithyroid medications are propylthiouracil (PTU) and methimazole (Tapazole). These medications are most commonly prescribed to patients diagnosed with hyperthyriodism or Graves' disease.
Did the result of thyroidectomized rat indicate hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism?
There is no longer a thyroid, so it results in hypothyroid.
What is thyroydism?
There is Hypothyroidism- low amounts thyroid hormone, and Hyperthyroidism- high amounts of thyroid hormone
Is there any drug to cure hyperthyroidism in females?
Treatments most commonly used to manage hyperthyroidism are propylthiouracil (PTU) andmethimazole (Tapazole). These prescriptions help to slow down the production of thyroid hormones.Radioiodine is another treatment option that helps to slowly destroy the thyroid gland, and thus slowing down the production of thyroid hormones.
