title: The effect of medications on thyroid function tests.
abstract: Drug-induced thyroid disorders are common in clinical practice. It is important to recognize the various drugs contributing to thyroid dysfunction for a timely intervention to help achieve a euthyroid state. The pathways of thyroid hormone synthesis, secretion, transport, metabolism, and absorption offer numerous targets for medication interactions. This article discusses some of the medications that may influence thyroid function tests.
authors.affiliation: Endocrine Section, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA. Priya.Kundra@Medstar.net
authors.forename: Priya
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kundra
authors.forename: Kenneth D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Burman
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D055553:Prescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000009:adverse effects; D012307:Risk Factors; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000187:drug effects*; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D000927:Anticonvulsants; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D055553:Prescription Drugs; D011868:Radioisotopes; D014665:Vasodilator Agents