To prevent hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Consumption of stimulants
- Tobacco (smoking)
- Psycho-social situation
- Stress
Prophylaxis of iodine-induced hyperthyroidism by iodine-containing contrast media
- “Prophylaxis of iodine-induced hyperthyroidism: administration of 900 mg sodium perchlorate daily, plus optionally 10-20 mg/d thiamazole at least 2-4 hours before contrast administration for a period of 14 days.”
- “In manifest hyperthyroidism: daily administration of 900 mg sodium perchlorate, plus 40-80 mg/d thiamazole over a period of 14 days. Thereafter, thiamazole administration should be continued at an adjusted dose. In manifest iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, thiamazole should be dosed at a high dose (40-120 mg/d) for weeks to compensate for iodine. A combination with sodium perchlorate shortens the time to euthyroidism”.
