Among the drugs affecting the thyroid gland, no drug has puzzled, and at the same time
fascinated, endocrinologists more than amiodarone. Amiodarone is a potent class III anti …

Although amiodarone is regarded as a highly effective anti-arrhythmic agent, its use may
lead to alterations in thyroid gland function and/or thyroid hormone metabolism, partly …

Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic drug containing 37% iodine by weight, with a
structure similar to that of thyroid hormones. Deiodination of amiodarone releases large …

Amiodarone is a benzofuranic-derivative iodine-rich drug widely used for the treatment of
tachyarrhythmias and, to a lesser extent, of ischemic heart disease. It often causes changes …

Amiodarone is a highly eVective agent for the prophylaxis and treatment of many cardiac
rhythm disturbances, ranging from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation to life threatening ventricular …

Purpose: To review the literature on the effects of amiodarone on thyroid physiology and
management of amiodarone-induced thyroid disease. Data Sources: English-language …

Amiodarone is an effective medication for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Originally
developed for the treatment of angina, it is now the most frequently prescribed …

Amiodarone-induced thyroid dysfunction occurs in 15–20% of amiodarone-treated patients.
Amiodarone-induced hypothyroidism (AIH) does not pose relevant problems, is easily …

Objective Amiodarone is frequently associated with thyroid dysfunction. Identifying
predictors for amiodarone‐associated thyroid dysfunction and assessing treatment outcome …

Discussion Amiodarone is an iodinated benzofuran derivative that is approved for the
therapy of life-threatening recurrent ventricular arrhythmias (3) but is also used to treat …