PROPYLTHIOURACIL: PTU/PROPACIL

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- for hyperthyroidism; Inhibits production T3 and T4; - Adult Dosing: - 100mg PO q8hr (up to 1,200mg/day for control); - after pt is euthyroid (6-8 weeks), taper dose by 1/3 every 4-6 weeks to a maintainance dose of 50-150 mg/24hr; - inhibits production and conversion of T3 and T4;