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Propylthiouracil-Oral



Propylthiouricil prevents the thyroid gland from producing thyroid hormone. It is used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) or to prepare the thyroid for surgery.


 
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Propylthiouracil-Oral

Uses
Propylthiouricil prevents the thyroid gland from producing thyroid hormone. It is used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) or to prepare the thyroid for surgery.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, fever, and joint pain.

How To Use
  • Take Propylthiouracil at regular intervals around the clock, usually 3 times daily every eight hours.
  • Or take as directed by your doctor.

Side Effects
  • Propylthiouracil may cause stomach upset, nausea, loss of taste sensation, headache, drowsiness or dizziness.
  • If any of these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following: fever, sore throat, easy or unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, yellowing of the eyes or skin, vomiting, general weakness.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: liver disease, blood disorders, any allergies.
  • Before you have surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor that you take Propylthiouracil.
  • Propylthiouricil is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
  • Consult your doctor before taking Propylthiouracil.
  • Propylthiouracil is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
  • Consult your doctor.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly for specific advice.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: warfarin, digoxin, beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol), theophylline.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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