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methimazole

methimazole (METHIMAZOLE) is a thyroid peroxidase inhibitor. Associated with Disc Medicine. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 20
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — methimazole
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
20
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

methimazole (METHIMAZOLE) is a thyroid peroxidase inhibitor. Associated with Disc Medicine. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN methimazole
Brand METHIMAZOLE
Mechanism Thyroid peroxidase inhibitor
Target Thyroid peroxidase
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
Originator Disc Medicine

Mechanism of action

Thyroid peroxidase inhibitor

Primary target: Thyroid peroxidase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Sodio ioduro (I131) Curium Netherlands 37-740... Phase 3 · Sana Biotechnology · Graves' disease and Graves' orbitophaty
  2. Methimazole Approved · First People's Hospital · Graves Disease

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  1. propylthiouracil Thyroid peroxidase inhibitor
  2. carbimazole Thyroid peroxidase inhibitor
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Frequently asked questions

What is methimazole?

methimazole (METHIMAZOLE) is a thyroid peroxidase inhibitor. Associated with Disc Medicine. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for methimazole?

METHIMAZOLE is a marketed brand name for methimazole. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of methimazole?

methimazole has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.