Choice of Antithyroid Medications in Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a condition where production of thyroid hormone is higher than normal, causing several symptoms and signs. This condition is usually due to autoimmune problem. Hyperthyroidism can be treated with medicines or with surgical procedures, depends on structural abnormality found in each case. Medicines can control the symptoms and signs of hypethyroidism, but cannot cure the basic problem causing this condition (i.e. autoimmune process).

Several medications which are used in pharmacological therapy against hyperthyroidism: radioiodine, thioureylenes (consists of carbimazole, propylthiouracil, and methimazole), and iodine.