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Indications and Dosage
Oral
Hyperthyroidism Adult: Initially, 150-200 mg daily, reduce to a maintenance dose of 100 mg daily after several wk.
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Contraindications
Porphyria.
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Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Benzylthiouracil blocks the production of thyroid hormones through thyroid peroxidase inhibition. It does not block the release of stored thyroid hormones, thus clinical effects are apparent only when the pre-formed hormones are depleted and concentrations of circulating hormones decline. |
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MIMS Class
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