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Propylthiouracil

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Definition: A thiourea antithyroid agent. Propythiouracil inhibits the synthesis of thyroxine and inhibits the peripheral conversion of throxine to tri-iodothyronine. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopeoia, 30th ed, p534)  a thyroid antag   
Pharmacological Action Antimetabolites; Antithyroid Agents 		Other names 6 Propyl 2 Thiouracil; 6-Propyl-2-ThiouracilDrugs* : PROPYLTHIOURACIL
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
1-propyl-4-thiouracil  0   Propylthiouracil/*analogs & derivatives. Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2011 Aug;10(8):1294-302

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