Amiodarone safety monitoring — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: B — Amiodarone-induced hypothyroidism; review thyroid replacement and cardiac therapy
Raised TSH with low free T4 indicates hypothyroidism. Amiodarone does not always need to be stopped when it is essential; thyroid replacement and continued cardiac treatment may be appropriate after prescriber or specialist review. Abrupt unsupervised withdrawal is not indicated.
Reference: BNF: amiodarone hydrochloride: https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/amiodarone-hydrochloride/