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The drugs used in the treatment of De Quervain's thyroiditis are: | The drugs used in the treatment of De Quervain's thyroiditis are: | ||
#Asprin or NSAIDs | #Asprin or NSAIDs | ||
#* | #*Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used for pain control. | ||
#Beta adrenergic blockers | #Beta adrenergic blockers | ||
#* | #*Beta-adrenergic blockers such as propranolol and atenolol are used for controlling thyrotoxic symptoms. | ||
#Corticosteroids | #Corticosteroids | ||
#* | #*Corticosteroids usually show a dramatic response in severely ill patients within 24-48 hours. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
The mainstay of therapy for de Quervain's thyroiditis is aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain control. Beta-adrenergic blockers are recommended for the patients who develop thyrotoxic symptoms.
Medical Therapy
The drugs used in the treatment of De Quervain's thyroiditis are:
- Asprin or NSAIDs
- Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used for pain control.
- Beta adrenergic blockers
- Beta-adrenergic blockers such as propranolol and atenolol are used for controlling thyrotoxic symptoms.
- Corticosteroids
- Corticosteroids usually show a dramatic response in severely ill patients within 24-48 hours.