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Home Formulary 6.0 Endocrine 6.2 Thyroid and antithyroid drugs and parathyroid disease 6.2.2 Hyperthyroidism 6.2.2.2 Beta-blockers

6.2.2.2 Beta-blockers

ChoiceDrug
Formulary choicePropranolol tablets 10mg, 40mg
Or
Propranolol MR capsules 80mg, 160mg

Prescribing Notes

  • Refer to NICE NG145 Thyroid disease: assessment and management.
  • Beta blockade can be withdrawn once hyperthyroidism is controlled (2-6 weeks) and the patient maintained on carbimazole.
  • Diltiazem may be considered as an alternative if a beta-blocker is contraindicated (under specialist advice).

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