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MEDICINE TREATMENT
Radioactive iodine
Smaller nodules are best managed with radio-active iodine while larger nodules may require surgery.
ß–blockers
- Used to counteract excessive sympathetic symptoms, e.g. palpitations.
- Dose is titrated according to the heart rate.
- Give for 2–4 weeks.
- ß–blocker, e.g.:
- Atenolol, oral, 50 mg daily.
- Titrate according to symptom control up to 100 mg daily.