🦋 Thyroid Disorders: Key Medicines & Brands in India

🔹 Introduction

Thyroid gland body ke metabolism ko control karti hai. Iske dysfunction se do major problems hote hain:

Hypothyroidism (thyroid hormone kam)
Hyperthyroidism (thyroid hormone zyada)

Unki treatment ke liye doctors specific medicines prescribe karte hain jo hormone balance ko restore karti hain.

🔹 (A) Hypothyroidism

1. Levothyroxine

Brands in India: Eltroxin, Thyronorm, Euthyrox
Mechanism: Synthetic T4 hormone → replaces deficiency
Use: Lifelong therapy in hypothyroid patients
Notes: Taken empty stomach, dose adjust hoti hai TSH level ke hisaab se

🔹 (B) Hyperthyroidism

1. Methimazole / Carbimazole

Brands: Neo-Mercazole, Carbimazole-Cipla
Mechanism: Blocks thyroid hormone synthesis
Use: Long-term control or pre-surgery preparation

2. Propylthiouracil (PTU)

Brand: PTU tablet
Use: Preferred in pregnancy aur thyroid storm
Note: Rare liver toxicity risk

📝 Conclusion

Thyroid disorders ka treatment simple aur effective hai, lekin doctor ke supervision ke bina dose change karna dangerous ho sakta hai.

Hypothyroidism → Lifelong Levothyroxine
Hyperthyroidism → Carbimazole / PTU as first-line therapy

⚠️ Disclaimer

This article is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Please consult an endocrinologist before starting or changing any thyroid medication.