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Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism · ICD-10: E05.90
Symptoms
- • Anxiety, restlessness, poor concentration
- • Hand tremor
- • Heat intolerance and sweating
- • Increased appetite with weight loss
- • Frequent bowel movements
- • Goitre or thyroid nodules; hair loss
Drugs and regimens
Methimazole⚠ Unverified
Mild hyperthyroidism — adults: 15 mg/day in 3 doses
Methimazole⚠ Unverified
Moderately severe — adults: 30 mg/day in 3 doses (up to 40)
Methimazole⚠ Unverified
Severe — adults: 60 mg/day in 3 doses
Methimazole⚠ Unverified
Children: 0.4 mg/kg/day in 3 doses
Propylthiouracil (PTU)⚠ Unverified
Hyperthyroidism — adults: 300 mg/day in 3 doses
Propylthiouracil (PTU)⚠ Unverified
Children