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Carbimazole

Thyroid & anti-thyroid drugs

Description

Carbimazole is a carbethoxy derivative of methimazole. It is converte dto methimazole after absorption and is used in hypertyroiism and thyrotoxicosis.

Mechanism of action

Inhibits oxidation of iodide, inhibits iodination of tyrosine residue and inhibits the coupling of iodotyrosine residues.

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Mechanism of action

Inhibits oxidation of iodide, inhibits iodination of tyrosine residue and inhibits the coupling of iodotyrosine residues.

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