Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis: a clinical case

Thyrotoxicosis is a clinical syndrome that can be a manifestation of various diseases. One of the reasons for its development is amiodarone-induced thyroid dysfunction. Amiodarone is a drug widely used to treat various arrhythmias; its effect on the functional activity of the thyroid gland must be taken into account when prescribing to a patient. The article discusses the causes of thyrotoxicosis during treatment with amiodarone, the types of amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis and the features of their treatment. A case of clinical observation of a patient with amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis is presented.