Methimazole

Methimazole

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Methimazole is an inhibitor of thyroid hormone synthesis.{37227,37226} It is a substrate for thyroid peroxidase that traps oxidized iodide, preventing its use by thyroglobulin for thyroid hormone synthesis. Methimazole (0.4 mg/kg) inhibits the absorption of radiolabeled iodide by the thyroid gland in rats by 80.9%.{37225} It reduces the incidence of lymphocytic thyroiditis in the insulin-dependent type 1 diabetic BB/W rat.{37224} Methimazole has been used to induce hypothyroidism in mice.{59786,59787} Formulations containing methimazole have been used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

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  • Synonyms
    • 1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-2H-imidazole-2-thione
  • Correlated keywords
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  • Product Overview:
    Methimazole is an inhibitor of thyroid hormone synthesis.{37227,37226} It is a substrate for thyroid peroxidase that traps oxidized iodide, preventing its use by thyroglobulin for thyroid hormone synthesis. Methimazole (0.4 mg/kg) inhibits the absorption of radiolabeled iodide by the thyroid gland in rats by 80.9%.{37225} It reduces the incidence of lymphocytic thyroiditis in the insulin-dependent type 1 diabetic BB/W rat.{37224} Methimazole has been used to induce hypothyroidism in mice.{59786,59787} Formulations containing methimazole have been used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

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