Uses | • hyperthyroidism • Graves’ disease • thyrotoxic crisis/thyroid storm |
Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • liver disease • warfarin • digoxin • beta blockers |
Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • lupus like vasculitis • agranulocytosis • severe liver disease |
Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 100mg; 100-300mg one time a day |
Monitoring | • thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) • complete blood count • liver function test |
Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |