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propylthiouracil

 

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Noun propylthiouracil has 1 sense
  1. propylthiouracil - a crystalline compound used as an antithyroid drug in the treatment of goiter
    --1 is a kind of
    organic compound

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Propylthiouracil

Definition:

A medication commonly used to treat hyperthyroidism, an overactive thyroid gland. Propylthiouracil belongs to the class of drugs known as antithyroid agents.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: Medication for Treating Hyperthyroidism

  • After being diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, Mary's doctor prescribed propylthiouracil to help regulate her thyroid hormone levels.
  • The side effects of propylthiouracil can include skin rash, loss of taste, and gastrointestinal disturbances.

Sense 2: Pharmacology

  • Propylthiouracil is a thiourea derivative that works by decreasing the production of thyroid hormones.
  • The recommended dosage of propylthiouracil for adults is generally 100-150 mg daily.

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