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Option 4 : Aspirin
Concept:
- Thyroid storm -> hyperthyroidism or over active thyroid gland
- This is a life threatening condition
- Surgery or infection or suddenly also we can get thyroid storm
Explanation:
- Aspirin = Acetylsalicylic acid
- salicylates result in displacement of thyroid hormone binding from thyroid binding globulin
- Thyroid storm can cause
- Increased heart rate
- High temperature
- Jaundice
- Severe agitation
- Confusion
- Unconsciousness
- Proponalol is given 40-80 mg for 4-6 hours
- Methimazole 20mg for every 4-6 hours will be given
- Tapazole - used for hyperthyroidism, graves disease
- Propylthiouracil - anti thyroid hormone
- Inderal - beta blocker
- Aspirin - used in mild pyrexia
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