Graves Disease Approved Drugs
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Graves Disease.
Found 2 Approved Drugs for Graves Disease
Methimazole
Generic Name
Methimazole
Methimazole
Generic Name
Methimazole
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: March 27, 2001
Classification: Thyroid Hormone Synthesis Inhibitor
Methimazole tablets are indicated: In patients with Graves’ disease with hyperthyroidism or toxic multinodular goiter for whom surgery or radioactive iodine therapy is not an appropriate treatment option., To ameliorate symptoms of hyperthyroidism in preparation for thyroidectomy or radioactive iodine therapy.
Propylthiouracil
Generic Name
Propylthiouracil
Propylthiouracil
Generic Name
Propylthiouracil
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: July 28, 1947
Classification: Thyroid Hormone Synthesis Inhibitor
Propylthiouracil is indicated: in patients with Graves’ disease with hyperthyroidism or toxic multinodular goiter who are intolerant of methimazole and for whom surgery or radioactive iodine therapy is not an appropriate treatment option. to ameliorate symptoms of hyperthyroidism in preparation for thyroidectomy or radioactive iodine therapy in patients who are intolerant of methimazole.
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