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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; Favistan; Mercasolyl; Mercazol; Mercazole; Mercazolyl; Merkazolil; Methizol; Methylmercaptoimidazole; Metisol; Metizol; Strumazol; Thiamazol Henning; Thiamazol Hexal; Thimazol; Thyrozol; Tiamazol; Tirodril; 1 Methyl 2 mercaptoimidazole; Henning, Thiamazol; Hexal, Thiamazol; Methymazol; 2H-Imidazole-2-thione, 1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antithyroid Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - Sulfhydryl Compounds: 4168
    - Methimazole: 1977
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Azoles: 2138
    - Imidazoles: 150
      - Methimazole: 1977

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