A 28-year-old man with newly diagnosed Graves' disease was started on methimazole 20 mg daily 6 weeks ago. He now presents with fever (38.5°C), severe pharyngitis, and oral ulcers. Full blood count shows WBC 1.2 × 10⁹/L (neutrophils 15%), hemoglobin 12 g/dL, and platelets 180 × 10⁹/L. TSH is 0.8 mIU/L and free T4 is 14 pg/dL (now normal). What is the most appropriate immediate next step in management?

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