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Methimazole and agranulocytosis--clinical study.

AbstractThe paper deals with agranulocytosis as one of the side effects of methimazole. The analysis of 7 cases allows some conclusions in respect to prevention, early detection and treatment of this rare but serious complication.
AuthorsU Tuschy, J Mühlan (Affiliation: Clinic of Internal Medicine, Medical Academy, Erfurt/Germany.)
JournalExperimental and clinical endocrinology (Exp Clin Endocrinol) Vol. 97 Issue 2-3 Pg. 265-7 (May 1991) ISSN: 0232-7384 GERMANY
PMID1915644 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Methimazole
Topics
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Agranulocytosis (chemically induced)
  • Humans
  • Methimazole (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
  • Middle Aged
  • Thyrotoxicosis (drug therapy)