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Echothiophate iodide induced transient hyper- and hypothyroidism

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  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.

Journal of Glaucoma
|June 1, 1996
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Echothiophate iodide eye drops can cause thyroid dysfunction, including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. This condition results from excessive iodide absorption from the prescribed eye drops.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Endocrinology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Echothiophate iodide is a medication used to treat glaucoma.
  • Iodide is an essential component of thyroid hormones.

Observation:

  • A patient using echothiophate iodide eye drops developed both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
  • Thyroid dysfunction symptoms appeared during the course of treatment.

Findings:

  • The patient's thyroid dysfunction was directly linked to excessive iodide intake.
  • The echothiophate iodide eye drops were identified as the source of the excess iodide.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a potential adverse effect of echothiophate iodide eye drops.

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  • Ophthalmologists and endocrinologists should be aware of this risk when prescribing or managing patients on this medication.
  • Monitoring thyroid function may be necessary for patients using echothiophate iodide long-term.