Methimazole and propylthiouracil are using to treat conditions in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
These medication work by making it harder for the body to use iodine to make thyroid hormone. They do not block the effects of thyroid hormone that was made by the body before their use was begun.
Methimazole and propylthiouracil are available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Another commonly using name for methimazole is thiamazole .
Note:For quick reference, the following antithyroid agents are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
This information applies to the following medication: 1. Methimazole - meth-IM-a-zole 2. Propylthiouracil - proe-pill-thye-oh-YOOR-a-sill Generic name product may be available in the USA