Hyperthyroidism induced by iodinated glycerol.
We report a case of iodide-induced thyrotoxicosis after the use of iodinated glycerol (Organidin) for the symptomatic treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, symptoms of hyperthyroidism may be overlooked. Hyperthyroidism may be induced by any iodinated expectorant, especially in patients with preexisting thyroid disease.
Huseby
J S
JS
Department of Medicine and Respiratory Diseases, University of Washington, Seattle.
Bennett
S W
SW
Hagensee
M E
ME
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005100:Expectorants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005990:Glycerol / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000139:chemically induced*
D005100:Expectorants; C015372:iodinated glycerol; D005990:Glycerol