Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Antithyroid agent
Forms:
Oral tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
To treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland or too much thyroid hormone)
To treat autoimmune conditions like Graves disease that cause hyperthyroidism
To improve hyperthyroidism in preparation for thyroid surgery and radioactive iodine therapy
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Methimazole Drug Class
Methimazole (meh-thim-ah-zole) is an antithyroid drug.
Methimazole Age Range
Methimazole is approved for use in adults and children.
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