Endo Flashcards by Ella Varnish | Brainscape

Q

Examples of potassium-sparing diuretics

A

Spironolactone
Amiloride
Triamterene

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Q

Carbimazole

Uses

A

Hyperthyroidism

- Grave’s disease

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Carbimazole

MofA

A

Targets and inhibits tyrosine peroxidase
So prevents binding of iodine and tyrosine
Therefore preventing the formation of T3/T4

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Carbimazole

Side effect when treating Grave’s

A

Agranulocytosis

–> seek medical attention if develop unexplained sore throat or fever

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