Antithyroid Drugs and the Management of Hyperthyroidism

Synopsis

Describes the main anti-thyroid drugs and their mechanism of action. Describes other anti-thyroid drugs and indicates their usefulness in the management of hyperthyroidism. The treatment of hyperthyroidism in special situations is discussed.

Language

English

Medium

Multimedia; 33 slides. col.

Year of production

1983

Availability

Hire or sale

Uses

Medical students. Junior hospital staff. GPs.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

drug therapy; drugs; thyroid gland

Credits

Writer

John H Lazarus

Production Company

Name

Welsh National School of Medicine

Distributor

Name

Graves Medical Audiovisual Library, c/o Concord Video & Film Council

Notes

Secretary: Lydia Vulliamy