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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Management and Long-Term Consequences cde23f9d

Which antithyroid medication is used in pregnancy?

A
Methimazole
B
Carbimazole
C
Propylthiouracil
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Propylthiouracil o Both carbimazole and propylthiourcil can be used during pregnancy, but propyl-thiouracil is the drug of choice because its greater protein binding allows low doses of propylthioracil to be transferred across the placenta and therefore less chance of hypothyroidism.

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