Pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side effects of drugs used in the treatment of thyroid diseases, on the fetus and the newborn.

Authors

  • L Matos Serviço de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo, Hospital Curry Cabral, Lisboa.
  • A Afonso

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.1196

Abstract

The authors allude to the composed anti-thyroid drugs, blocking drugs, iodides, radioactive iodine, lithium carbonate and tyrosine side effects. The most common are composed anti-thyroid drugs and tyrosine. Anti-thyroid drugs risks are related to the tresspassing of the placenta barrier which can induce in goitre and hypothyroidism. Thyroid hormones are also very important for the fetus neural development during the first quarter when they cross the placenta.

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Matos L, Afonso A. Pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side effects of drugs used in the treatment of thyroid diseases, on the fetus and the newborn. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2003 Oct. 31 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];16(5):355-8. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1196

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Arquivo Histórico