Paper II — 2014 March (2010 Scheme) — Q9

Paper II

2014 March (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min

Question

Drug used in thyrotoxic crisis

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Answer

• Propylthiouracil (also inhibits peripheral T4→T3 conversion, preferred in thyroid storm)
• Iodine (Lugol’s iodine, given after propylthiouracil — Wolff-Chaikoff effect)
• (Also useful adjuncts: Propranolol for adrenergic symptom control, and hydrocortisone)

Related Concepts

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