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Drug Overview
Propyl-thyracil belongs to the group of antihyperthyroid agent drug, and commonly used for the treatment and prevention or relief of hyperthyroidism (over-active thyroid), a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. Propyl-thyracil works by interferes with the body's ability to use iodine in the manufacture of thyroid hormone.
Propyl-thyracil is also used before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine therapy.
Propyl-thyracil always takes under doctor’s guidance. You continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes it, even if you do not feel an immediate benefit. The dose of Propyl-thyracil will be different for different patients per day, Take it two or three times a day, or otherwise as directed by your doctor. Anybody should take the recommended oral dosage of Propyl-thyracil with food and a full glass of water. Propyl-thyracil may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Propyl-thyracil is being manufactured by 3M Pharmaceuticals and available in 50mg and 100mg Tablets.
Effects - How it works in the body
Propyl-thyracil is belongs to the family of drugs known as an antithyroid agent drug and commonly used for the treatment and prevention or relief of hyperthyroidism (over-active thyroid), a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. Propyl-thyracil works by interferes with the body's ability to use iodine in the manufacture of thyroid hormone. Propyl-thyracil decreases the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland. Iodine is a chemical used by the thyroid gland in the formation of thyroid hormones. Iodine must be converted in the body to a useable form before it may be combined with other components to form thyroid hormones. Propyl-thyracil also acts to block the combination of converted iodine with other components to form thyroid hormones. This results in a decreased production of thyroid hormones. So, Propyl-thyracil is useful in the treatment of conditions where excessive amounts of thyroid hormones are being produced by the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
Side Effects
Possible side effects that occurs during the uses of Propyl-thyracil:
- Allergic reaction
- Cough
- Fever
- Chills
- Hoarseness
- Mouth sores
- Pain
- Swelling
- Redness in joints
- Throat infection
- General feeling of illness
- Rash
- Itching
- Backache
- Black and tarry stools
- Blood in urine or stools
- Shortness of breath
- Increased or decreased urination
- Swelling of feet or lower legs
- Salivary glands
- Numbness or tingling of face, fingers, or toes
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
- Yellow discoloration of the skin or eyes
Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, so its your responsibilities that tell your doctor or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also you tell your doctor or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or addicted to illegal drugs. These may affect the working mechanism of Propyl-thyracil. In these cases, your doctor may change the dose or teach precautions may be necessary. Therefore when you are taking Propyl-thyracil, it is most important that your doctor or health care professional know if you are taking any of the following or other drugs:
- Amiodarone
- Iodinated glycerol
- Potassium iodide or Pima
- Anticoagulants and other blood thinners
- Beta-adrenergic blocking agents such as Inderal, Metoprolol and Sotalol
- Digitalis glycosides
Counterindications
You shouldn’t use this drug without consultation of doctor if you have an allergy to Propyl-thyracil or any other ingredients of this medicine.
You shouldn’t use Propyl-thyracil without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of decreased liver function or liver disease.
You shouldn’t use Propyl-thyracil without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of Lung disease.
You shouldn’t use Propyl-thyracil without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of Kidney disease or history of kidney stones.
You shouldn’t use Propyl-thyracil without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of Heart disease or heart failure.
You shouldn’t use Propyl-thyracil without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of blood disease.
You shouldn’t use Propyl-thyracil without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of leukopenia.
You shouldn’t use Propyl-thyracil without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of aplastic anemia.
You shouldn’t use Propyl-thyracil without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of hepatitis or jaundice.
You shouldn’t use Propyl-thyracil without consultation of doctor if you are having surgery, including dental surgery.
You shouldn’t use Propyl-thyracil without consultation of doctor if you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant.
You shouldn’t use Propyl-thyracil without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to breastfeeding.
Similar drugs of Propyl-thyracil
- Propylthiouracil
- Tapazole
- Thiamazole
- Methimazole
- Neo Mercazole
- Carbimazole
- Mianserin Hydrochloride
- Mianserin
Major drug Manufacturers
- 3M Pharmaceuticals
- Paladin Labs
- Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals
- Venus laboratories
- TEVA Pharmaceuticals
- Beijing Yanjing Pharmaceutical
- Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
- MACLEODS
- NICHOLAS PIRAMAL
- Nova Nordisk Pharmaceuticals
- Roche laboratories
From where can one get Propyl-thyracil?
Anyone can buy Propyl-thyracil from Online Canadian Pharmacy, which is available at a discounted price, 50% off, in Canada, and the best way to get Propyl-thyracil is by logging on to http://www.canadiandrugswholesale.com for online orders. This pharmacy provides you with drugs at cheap and affordable prices. One can order the medicine and pay through VISA, MasterCard or international money order.
Why to buy Propyl-thyracil drug from Canada?
It is cheaper to buy Propyl-thyracil from Online Canadian Pharmacy, because Canadian government regulates the prices of Propyl-thyracil and also because of the very common reason of exchange rate. Since, the Canadian dollar is cheaper as compared to the US Dollars, so one can buy more Propyl-thyracil from Canada, thereby saving a lot of money.
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