Thyrocil 50mg
- Scientific Name: Propylthiouracil 50 mg.
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- Type: Tablets
- Producing Company: Amoun
Medicine Description
About Propylthiouracil A thioamide derivative, Antithyroid drug. Mechanism of Action of Propylthiouracil It is an antithyroid drug which inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis. It binds to thyroid peroxidase and inhibits oxidation of iodide or iodotyrosil residues. It inhibits iodination of tyrosine residues in thyroglobulin and prevents coupling of iodothyrosine residues to form T3 and T4. Thyroid colloid depleted over time and blood levels of T3 &T4 are reduced. It also inhibits peripheral conversion of T4 toT3. Indications for Propylthiouracil 1. Hyperthyroidism (long term treatment) 2. Prior to thyroidectomy 3. Prior to radiotherapy 4. Hepatic hyper metabolic state due to alcohol Interactions for Propylthiouracil Oral anticoagulants: Activity of oral anticoagulants may be potentiated.
Price: 18.11 SAR.
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Medicine Description
About Propylthiouracil A thioamide derivative, Antithyroid drug. Mechanism of Action of Propylthiouracil It is an antithyroid drug which inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis. It binds to thyroid peroxidase and inhibits oxidation of iodide or iodotyrosil residues. It inhibits iodination of tyrosine residues in thyroglobulin and prevents coupling of iodothyrosine residues to form T3 and T4. Thyroid colloid depleted over time and blood levels of T3 &T4 are reduced. It also inhibits peripheral conversion of T4 toT3. Indications for Propylthiouracil 1. Hyperthyroidism (long term treatment) 2. Prior to thyroidectomy 3. Prior to radiotherapy 4. Hepatic hyper metabolic state due to alcohol Interactions for Propylthiouracil Oral anticoagulants: Activity of oral anticoagulants may be potentiated.
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