Thiouracil
- Name
- Thiouracil
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000964
- Description
Occurs in seeds of Brassica and Crucifera species. Thiouracil has been used as antithyroid, coronary vasodilator, and in congestive heart failure although its use has been largely supplanted by other drugs. It is known to cause blood dyscrasias and suspected of terato- and carcinogenesis.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Propylthiouracil A thiourea antithyroid agent used to treat hyperthyroidism. Methylthiouracil Not Annotated - Drugs & Drug Targets
Drug Target Type Propylthiouracil Thyroid peroxidase target Propylthiouracil Myeloperoxidase enzyme Propylthiouracil Dopamine beta-hydroxylase enzyme Propylthiouracil Cytochrome P450 1A1 enzyme