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Descriptor English:
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Propylthiouracil
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Propiltiouracilo
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Propiltiouracila
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Synonyms English:
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6 Propyl 2 Thiouracil
6-Propyl-2-Thiouracil
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Tree Number:
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D03.383.742.698.875.842.708
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Definition English:
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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) |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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a thyroid antag
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Pharmacological Action:
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Antimetabolites
Antithyroid Agents
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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11873
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Unique Identifier:
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D011441
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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