Drug of choice for hyperthyroidism in pregnant female:: (A) Propylthiouracil, (B) Carbimazole, (C) Sodium iodide, (D) Radioactive iodine
Answer is A. Ans. A. PropylthiouracilDrug of choice for hyperthyroidism in pregnancy is propylthiouracil (first trimester) whereas the in second and third trimester carbimazole is used. They inhibit the conversion of T4 to T3 which is active form of thyroid hormone.