Rifampin-induced hypothyroidism without underlying thyroid disease

Thyroid. 2007 Aug;17(8):793-5. doi: 10.1089/thy.2007.0048.

Abstract

Rifampin (RFP) increases hepatic microsomal enzyme activity, and there are case reports of RFP-induced hypothyroidism, all associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Here, we report a case of RFP-induced hypothyroidism without underlying thyroid disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antibiotics, Antitubercular / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypothyroidism / chemically induced*
  • Hypothyroidism / diagnosis
  • Rifampin / adverse effects*
  • Thyroid Function Tests
  • Thyroid Gland / drug effects
  • Thyroid Gland / physiology
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antibiotics, Antitubercular
  • Rifampin