Iodine is an important raw material for synthesizing thyroid hormone. Hyperthyroidism caused by increased iodine in the body is called [iodine-derived hyperthyroidism], or [iodine hyperthyroidism] for short. The reasons for the increase in iodine in the body may be: long-term intake of excessive iodine-containing food, long-term or excessive use of iodine-containing drugs, etc. Today, we will mainly talk about [iodine hyperthyroidism] caused by iodine-containing drugs. Which drugs can cause [iodine hyperthyroidism]? Drugs causing iodine hyperthyroidism mainly include: Amiodarone, 75 mg iodine per tablet; Iodine-containing vitamins, each tablet contains 0.15 mg iodine; Iodine glycerin, 15 mg iodine per tablet; Potassium iodide, 145 mg iodine per tablet; Use of radiation contrast agents, such as meglumine diatrizoate, iohexol and ioxanol. Amiodarone is the Read More …