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Pharmacology General d110b23f

Which of the following antitubercular drugs are associated with hypothyroidism?

A
Ethionamide
B
Streptomycin
C
PZA
D
Rifampicin
High-Yield Explanation
Ethionamide is thought to prevent organification of iodine in thyroid hormone synthesis, as it is structurally related to other thionamides (propylthiouracil and methimazole). So, it can lead to hypothyroidism.

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