What medication should be taken for thyroid tumors?

Nov 06, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
Thyroid adenoma is a tumor formed by abnormal proliferation of thyroid tissue, and some patients may have concurrent thyroid dysfunction. Patients can follow medical advice to use medications such as methimazole tablets, propylthiouracil tablets, levothyroxine sodium tablets, thyroid tablets, and potassium iodide tablets for treatment. It is important to maintain a balanced diet in daily life and avoid excessive intake of foods high in iodine.

Thyroid adenoma is a tumor formed by abnormal proliferation of thyroid tissue, and some patients may have accompanying thyroid dysfunction. Patients can follow medical advice to use medications such as methimazole tablets, propylthiouracil tablets, levothyroxine sodium tablets, thyroid tablets, and potassium iodide tablets for treatment. Specific details are as follows:

1. Methimazole Tablets

Methimazole works by inhibiting the synthesis of thyroid hormones, thereby reducing thyroid hormone secretion. It is suitable for patients with thyroid adenoma accompanied by hyperthyroidism and helps alleviate symptoms related to increased metabolism.

2. Propylthiouracil Tablets

Propylthiouracil also inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis and further blocks the conversion of thyroid hormones in peripheral tissues. It acts quickly and is suitable for thyroid adenoma patients with明显 symptoms of hyperthyroidism, as well as for initial control of the condition.

3. Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets

This is a synthetic form of thyroid hormone, used for thyroid adenoma patients with accompanying hypothyroidism. It supplements the body's required thyroid hormone, maintains normal metabolic function, and improves symptoms such as fatigue and myxedema.

4. Thyroid Tablets

Extracted from animal thyroid tissue, these tablets contain natural thyroid hormones. Their effect is similar to that of levothyroxine sodium tablets and they can be used in thyroid adenoma patients with hypothyroidism to supplement hormones and regulate metabolic balance.

5. Potassium Iodide Tablets

Potassium iodide regulates the synthesis and release of thyroid hormones. Small doses can assist in treating hypothyroidism, while large doses are used for preoperative preparation in hyperthyroidism, temporarily suppressing thyroid hormone release and reducing surgical risks.

In daily life, maintain a balanced diet, avoid excessive intake of high-iodine foods such as kelp and nori, maintain regular作息 (sleep patterns), avoid staying up late, and minimize adverse stimulation to the thyroid gland.

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