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Methimazole (Thiamazole) Summary

1033 relevant articles (80 outcomes, 91 trials/studies) found for this Drug

Description: A thioureylene antithyroid agent that inhibits the formation of thyroid hormones by interfering with the incorporation of iodine into tyrosyl residues of thyroglobulin. This is done by interfering with the oxidation of iodide ion and iodotyrosyl groups through inhibition of the peroxidase enzyme.

Also Known As: Thiamazole; Tapazole; 1-Methyl-2-mercaptoimidazole; Eli Lilly Brand of Methimazole; Estedi Brand of Methimazole Show All >>

Key Diseases for which Methimazole is Relevant

  1. Hyperthyroidism : 27 outcomes 39 studies in 302 results
  2. Graves Disease (Basedow Disease) : 20 outcomes 31 studies in 288 results
  3. Psoriasis (Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris) : 7 outcomes 3 studies in 11 results
  4. Hypothyroidism : 3 outcomes 6 studies in 161 results
  5. Agranulocytosis (Granulocytopenia) : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 76 results
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Drugs Related to Methimazole

  1. Propylthiouracil
  2. Thyroxine (Levothyroxine)
  3. Hormones
  4. Antithyroid Agents (Antithyroid Drugs)
  5. Propranolol (Inderal)
  6. Antibodies
  7. Thyrotropin (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)
  8. Insulin (Novolin)
  9. Thyroid Hormones
  10. Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
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Therapies Related to Methimazole

  1. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
  2. Thyroidectomy
  3. Nephrectomy
  4. Retreatment
  5. Transplantation (Transplant Recipients)
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