The current TZDs are first-generation, non-specific activators of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) gamma, resulting in a wide array of deleterious side effects that currently limit their use. However, the development of highly targeted selective PPAR gamma modulators (SPPARγMs) and dual PPAR gamma/alpha agonists is on the horizon.
PTU is known to cause severe hepatic failure, particularly in children. Its use in children should be avoided. In adults, it is beneficial to use in the first trimester of pregnancy and thyroid storm. In the rest of the adult population, it should be used with caution. Carbimazole and MMI are associated with less severe hepatic injury and should be preferred when choosing thionamides as a treatment option.
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