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Benzylthiouracil

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Routes of administration
  
Oral

Excretion
  
Renal

PubChem CID
  
685814

ATC code
  
H03BA03 (WHO)

CAS Number
  
6336-50-1

Molar mass
  
218.276 g/mol

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International Drug Names

Benzylthiouracil (BTU) is an antithyroid preparation. It is a thioamide, closely related to propylthiouracil.

Adverse effects

Benzylthiouracil has been associated with severe adverse effects, notably vasculitis and subsequent ANCA-positive glomerulonephritis, as well as isolated reports of lung damage.

References

Benzylthiouracil Wikipedia