- antithyroid drugs
- drugs that are used to counteract the excessive production and release of thyroid hormones in thyrotoxic states. The main agents are carbimazole and propylthiouracil.See also: thionamides
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Antithyroid drug — A drug directed against the thyroid gland. The antithyroid drugs include carbimazole, methimazole, and propylthiouracil (PTU). These drugs are used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid gland) in order to reduce the excessive… … Medical dictionary
antithyroid — adjective having the effect of counteracting excessive thyroid activity (Freq. 6) antithyroid drugs • Pertains to noun: ↑thyroid * * * | ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷| adjective Etymology: anti (I) + thyroid … Useful english dictionary
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antithyroid — adjective Date: 1908 able to counteract excessive thyroid activity < antithyroid drugs > … New Collegiate Dictionary
antithyroid — Relating to an agent that suppresses thyroid function ( e.g., propylthiouracil). * * * an·ti·thy·roid thī .rȯid adj able to counteract excessive thyroid activity <antithyroid drugs> * * * an·ti·thy·roid (an″te thiґroid) counteracting … Medical dictionary
Drug, antithyroid — A drug directed against the thyroid gland. The antithyroid drugs include carbimazole, methimazole, and propylthiouracil (PTU). These drugs are used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid gland) in order to reduce the excessive… … Medical dictionary
Pregnancy, dangerous drugs during — A teratogen is an agent that can disturb the development of the embryo or fetus. Teratogens halt the pregnancy or produce a congenital malformation (a birth defect). Classes of teratogens include radiation, maternal infections, chemicals, and… … Medical dictionary
Teratogenic drugs — A teratogen is an agent that can disturb the development of the embryo or fetus. Teratogens halt the pregnancy or produce a congenital malformation (a birth defect). Classes of teratogens include radiation, maternal infections, chemicals, and… … Medical dictionary
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