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Medications›Propylthiouracil

Propylthiouracil

Propythiouracil (PTU) can be used to control an overactive thyroid in the first trimester. PTU should be used with caution or avoided in the second and third trimester to avoid maternal liver complications.
Dr. Jeffrey Pollard
Dr. Jeffrey Pollardreviewed this
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 23 years experience
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Thyroid drug

BrandsPTU

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Hyperthyroidism
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Graves' disease
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Overactive thyroid
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