Propyl Thiouracil

Information about Propyl Thiouracil

Propyl thiouracil uses

Propyl Thiouracil is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.

How propyl thiouracil works

Propyl Thiouracil is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

Common side effects of propyl thiouracil

Hair loss, Headache, Nausea, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Joint pain, Vomiting, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Itching, Urticaria, Papular rash, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Liver toxicity, Vasculitis, Depigmentation of hair, Abdominal discomfort, Drug fever, Swelling of lymph nodes, Enlarged spleen, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Cholestatic jaundice, Neuritis, Nephritis, Salivary gland inflammation, Corneal inflammation, Conjunctival disorder, Connective tissue disorders, Joint inflammation, Lupus erythematosus, Ototoxicity

Available Medicine for Propyl Thiouracil

PTU
₹870 to ₹1435
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Propyl Thiouracil

Propyl Thiouracil is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
You may have to stop taking it for a while if you are also taking radio-iodine as a treatment for your overactive thyroid.
It may affect the level of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness.
Stop taking Propyl Thiouracil and Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.