[Amiodarone and the thyroid]

Rev Med Liege. 2014 Oct;69(10):549-54.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent among the I most powerful and the most frequently used for the control of recurrent ventricular tachycardia and the secondary prevention of recurrent atrial fibrillation. Its use is not without risk. Although highly effective, it may induce various, sometimes severe, side effects, particularly at the thyroid level.In patients receiving amiodarone, one can encounter biological changes without clinical repercussion. Some may present a true thyroid disease, either hyper- or hypothyroidism. In this literature review, we will see how to prevent, diagnose, and treat these complications,if required.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amiodarone / adverse effects*
  • Amiodarone / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / adverse effects
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Atrial Fibrillation / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Hyperthyroidism / chemically induced*
  • Hyperthyroidism / diagnosis
  • Hyperthyroidism / therapy
  • Hypothyroidism / chemically induced*
  • Hypothyroidism / diagnosis
  • Hypothyroidism / therapy
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Amiodarone