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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Methimazole
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Metimazol
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Metimazol
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Synonyms English:
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Methymazol
Thiamazole
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Tree Number:
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D02.886.489.600
D03.383.129.308.535
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Definition English:
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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. |
Pharmacological Action:
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Antithyroid Agents
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History Note English:
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73(68); was see under THYROID ANTAGONISTS 1963-72
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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8890
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Unique Identifier:
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D008713
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