This case scenario highlights the minor and major side effects of anti-thyroid drugs namely PTU, methimazole, and carbimazole. A middle-aged male with hyperthyroid Graves’ disease developed hypersensitivity skin rash following the initiation of carbimazole. The subsequent discussion focuses on how his complication and toxicosis were managed and what cautions are to be exercised while prescribing ATD and specially emphasizes on the management of agranulocytosis.

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A 40-Year-Old Painter with Weight Loss and Skin Rash

  • Sharmin Jahan

摘要

This case scenario highlights the minor and major side effects of anti-thyroid drugs namely PTU, methimazole, and carbimazole. A middle-aged male with hyperthyroid Graves’ disease developed hypersensitivity skin rash following the initiation of carbimazole. The subsequent discussion focuses on how his complication and toxicosis were managed and what cautions are to be exercised while prescribing ATD and specially emphasizes on the management of agranulocytosis.