Propylthiouracil |
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| 6-Propyl-2-Thiouracil; 6 Propyl 2 Thiouracil | |
| 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) | |