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Thyroid preparation overdose - Overview

Definition of Thyroid preparation overdose:

Thyroid preparations are medications used to treat thyroid gland disorders. Overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of such medications.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Levothyroxine
Liothyronine
Liotrix
Thyroid

Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.

Where Found:

Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levothroid)
Liothyronine (Cytomel)
Liotrix (Thyrolar, Euthroid)
Other thyroid medication

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Reviewed last on: 10/1/2009
Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Liang HK. Hyperthyroidism and thyroid storm. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, Cline DM, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004:chap 215.

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