Use of activated charcoal plasmafiltration in the treatment of hyperthyroidism
Candrina, R.; Rossi, M.; Cotelli, M.C.; Spandrio, S.; Di Stefano, O.
Recenti Progressi in Medicina 80(11): 603-606
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0034-1193 PMID: 2623326 Document Number: 344895
We evaluated the use of activated charcoal plasmaperfusion in four patients already treated with synthetic antithyroid agents affected by severe hyperthyroid. Our patients showed no significant side-effect and a rapid improvement of their symptoms. Thyroid hormone levels were 30% lower after the procedure, but returned to previous levels after 7-10 days. Activated charcoal plasmaperfusion may represent a useful therapeutic adjunct to antithyroid drugs in patients affected by severe hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxic storm.