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 …

The resurgence of the clinical use of perchlorate as a means of controlling amiodarone-
induced thyroid dysfunction has suggested a need for a more careful examination of the …

We have critically reviewed the available information on iodine-induced hyperthyroidism
(IIH) from published sources and other reports as well as the experience of the authors in …

Although amiodarone is considered the most effective antiarrhythmic agent, its use is limited
by a wide variety of potential toxicities. The purpose of this review is to provide a …

Drugs in every major pharmacological category can impair both taste and smell function and
do so more commonly than presently appreciated. Impairment usually affects sensory …

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

Amiodarone, a benzofuranic derivative, iodine-rich drug, has been used in pregnancy for
either maternal or fetal tachyarrhythmias. Amiodarone, its main metabolite …

Amiodarone, an iodine-rich cardiac drug, may induce thyrotoxicosis (AIT), which can occur
in patients with preexisting thyroid abnormalities and in subjects with apparently normal …

Amiodarone, a benzofuranic-derivative iodine-rich drug used mostly for tachyarrhythmias,
often causes changes in the peripheral metabolism of thyroid hormones mainly due to the …

Thyroid gland has a key role in maintaining the body homeostasis. Thyroxine is the main
hormone secreted from the thyroid gland, its effect being predominantly achieved after the …