Propylthiouracil

Propylthiouracil used in treatment of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland). Propylthiouracil decreases the formation of thyroid hormone from thyroid gland.


Adult Dose
Dose: 0.71 mg/kg
Single Dose: 0.71 (0.71)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: Maintenance for 18 Months
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose: 0.6 to 2 mg/kg
Single Dose: 1.3 (1.3)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: Oral
Instructions: Dose for Children 5-12 Yrs Age
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Pyrimidine. It belongs to Thyroid peroxidease inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antithyroid pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Propylthiouracil is 170.20. Its pKa is 7.5.
Contraindications
Propylthiouracil is contraindicated in conditions like Hepatitis,Agranulocytosis,Vasculitis.
Effects
Propylthiouracil produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Agranulocytosis, Thrombocytopenia, Aplastic Anemia, Hepatitis, Leucopenia, LE-like syndrome, Vasculitis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Propylthiouracil therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Propylthiouracil include Vomiting, Fever, Epigastric pain, Arthralgia, Pruritus, Pancytopenia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Propylthiouracil are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Maculopapular rash, Urticaria.
Indications
Propylthiouracil is primarily indicated in conditions like Hyperthyroidism, Thyrotoxicosis.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Propylthiouracil was found.
Interfrence
Serum Glucose & Serum Uric Acid by the sequential multiple analyser
Risks
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C.
Warnings
Excessive dose of antithyroid should not be used, because it may cause hypothyroidism or goiter. Treatment should be discontinued immediately if there is any clinical or lab evidence of neutropenia. It is not recommended to use high dose during pregnancy or lactation. Before having an emergency treatment or surgery including dental surgery, tell the doctor about the use of the drug. Propylthiouracil should be use with caution in patients with blood disease.
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