Hyperthyroidism
Endocrine excess of thyroid hormone, most commonly seen in cats over 10 years of age. Treatment options span medical (methimazole), dietary (iodine-restricted), surgical (thyroidectomy), and radioactive iodine (I-131).
Drugs cited for hyperthyroidism (8)
- Amlodipine(Norvasc)Cardiac
- Carbimazole(Neo-Mercazole, Vidalta)Endocrine
- Methimazole(Tapazole, Felimazole)Endocrine
- Methimazole Transdermal(Methimazole PLO gel)Endocrine
- Propranolol(Inderal)Cardiovascular
- Propylthiouracil(PTU)Endocrine
- Radioactive Iodine I-131(I-131)Endocrine
- Technetium-99m Pertechnetate(TcO4)Diagnostic Agent
Each drug page lists the dose, citation, and species-specific rules. Verify against current literature before prescribing.