Methimazole is a thiourea antithyroid agent that prevents iodine organification, thus inhibiting the synthesis of thyroxine. Antihyperthyroid
일반 설명
Methimazole, 1-methylimidazole-2-thiol (Tapazole), occurs as a white to off-white, crystallinepowder with a characteristic odor and is freely soluble inwater. A 2% aqueous solution has a pH of 6.7 to 6.9. It shouldbe packaged in well-closed, light-resistant containers.
Clinical Use
Methimazole is indicated in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.It is more potent than propylthiouracil. The side effectsare similar to those of propylthiouracil. As with otherantithyroid drugs, patients using this drug should be undermedical supervision. Also, like the other antithyroid drugs,methimazole is most effective if the total daily dose is subdividedand given at 8-hour intervals.
Safety Profile
Poison by
subcutaneous route. Moderately toxic by
ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Human
teratogenic effects. An experimental
teratogen. Experimental reproductive
effects. Questionable carcinogen with
experimental neoplastigenic data. Human
mutation data reported. An antithyroid drug.
When heated to decomposition it emits very
toxic fumes of NOx and SOx. See also
MERCAPTANS.
Purification Methods
Crystallise it from EtOH. UV: at 251nm (H2O), 260nm (EtOH) and 267nm (CHCl3). [Lawson max & Morley J Chem Soc 1103 1956, Beilstein 24 H 17, 24 III/IV 61.]
