Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Answer − A − The drug that is associated with discoloration of the skin, photosensitivity, thyroid dysfunction, and pulmonary complications is amiodarone. Amiodarone, an anti-arrhythmic, is a large, insoluble molecule that deposits in the skin (and the cornea) and causes photosensitivity. It contains two iodine atoms, which may be responsible for binding to thyroid receptors.