PTU Tablet

Propyl Thiouracil (50mg)

PTU Tablet is a high-potency antithyroid medication designed to treat hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease. It slows excessive thyroid hormone production and prevents peripheral hormone conversion to restore metabolic balance.

Inhibits thyroid peroxidase and blocks peripheral conversion of $T_4$ to $T_3$ to safely reduce toxic thyroid hormone production, making it a preferred antithyroid choice during first-trimester pregnancy.

Boxed Warning Risk: Severe liver injury, acute hepatic failure, liver transplantation, or death, Agranulocytosis: Dangerous decrease in white blood cells presenting as sudden fever or severe sore throat, ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: Small vessel inflammation causing new skin rash, joint pain, or blood in the urine

Take this tablet exactly as prescribed by your endocrinologist, typically split into three equal doses taken every 8 hours (initially ranging from 300 mg to 900 mg daily) to maintain stable drug levels in the blood. It is vital to establish a strict, unvarying routine-always take it consistently either with food or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not combine this medication with supplements containing biotin, as biotin can drastically interfere with the accuracy of your blood thyroid function tests. Pay close attention to early bodily signs of infection or liver stress, and never miss your scheduled laboratory check-ups.

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