Antithyreoidika
Antithyreoidika, also known as antithyroid drugs, are medications used to treat hyperthyroidism, a condition characterized by an overactive thyroid gland. These drugs work by inhibiting the production of thyroid hormones, thereby reducing the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. The most commonly used antithyreoidika include:
1. Methimazole (Tapazole): This drug inhibits the production of thyroid hormones by blocking the enzyme peroxidase,
2. Propylthiouracil (PTU): PTU works by inhibiting the enzyme peroxidase, similar to methimazole, but it also
3. Carbimazole: This drug is a structural analog of the thyroid hormone thyroxine and competes with it
Antithyreoidika are typically prescribed for short-term use, usually for a few months, to control hyperthyroidism symptoms