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MeSH Heading: Methylthiouracil
Tree Number(s): D03.383.742.698.875.842.455
Unique ID: D008779
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008779
Scope Note: A thiourea antithyroid agent that inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormone. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
Entry Term(s): 4-Methyl-2-thiouracil; Alkiron; Metacil; Thimecil
Pharm Action: Antithyroid Agents
Registry Number: QW24888U5F
Related Numbers: 56-04-2
CAS Type 1 Name: 4(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 2,3-dihydro-6-methyl-2-thioxo-
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2017/05/24

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