Antithyroid Drugs Increase Risk of Congenital Malformations: Study
Antithyroid drugs may be linked to an increased risk of congenital malformations when used during the first trimester of pregnancy, according to the findings of a new study.
Tag Archives: Propylthiouracil
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Propylthiouracil (PTU) Side Effects Increase Risk of Liver Injury: FDA Warns
The FDA is alerting health care professionals that side effects of propylthiouracil (PTU), a drug used to combat Graves’ disease, can lead to potentially fatal liver damage.
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Propylthiouracil Liver Failure Side Effects for Children with Graves Disease
In an editorial published in the current issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, two doctors warn that the drug propylthiouracil (PTU) should not be used to treat children…
