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[Amiodarone and the thyroid].

Renata Pavan1, Alexandre M X de Jesus, Léa M Z Maciel

  • 1Divisão de Endocrinologia, Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP.

Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia
|December 22, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Amiodarone, an iodine-rich antiarrhythmic drug, frequently causes thyroid dysfunction, affecting nearly half of patients. Regular monitoring of thyroid hormones and TSH is crucial for managing patients on long-term amiodarone therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiology
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Amiodarone is a widely prescribed antiarrhythmic medication.
  • Long-term use of amiodarone is associated with significant drug toxicity.
  • Thyroid dysfunction, including hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis, is a common adverse effect.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the prevalence and mechanisms of amiodarone-induced thyroid dysfunction.
  • To emphasize the critical need for monitoring thyroid function in patients treated with amiodarone.

Summary:

  • Amiodarone contains a large amount of iodine, contributing to thyroid dysfunction through various mechanisms.
  • These mechanisms include impaired thyroid autoregulation, immunological factors, and direct cytotoxicity.
  • Approximately 50% of patients on amiodarone exhibit abnormal thyroid function.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the importance of proactive thyroid monitoring in amiodarone therapy.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding potential adverse effects of amiodarone.
  • Underscores the need for vigilant patient follow-up to prevent complications of thyroid dysfunction.