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Antithyroid Agents
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Definition
: Agents that are used to treat hyperthyroidism by reducing the excessive production of thyroid hormones.
note entry term ANTITHYROID EFFECT: use only for the antithyroid effect of a chemical substance
See Also
Hyperthyroidism
Other names
Effects, Antithyroid; Effect, Antithyroid; Drugs, Antithyroid; Antagonists, Thyroid; Agents, Antithyroid; Antithyroid Effects; Antithyroid Effect; Antithyroid Drugs; Thyroid Antagonists; Goitrogens
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
3-hydroxy-4-pyridone
;
Chlorodiphenyl (54% Chlorine)
;
thyroidin
;
goitrin
;
Propylthiouracil
;
Thiouracil
;
Methimazole
;
Methylthiouracil
;
Carbimazole