methimazole
Noun
Meaning
methimazole (countable and uncountable, plural methimazoles)
(pharmacology) Alternative form of thiamazole.
Examples
Methimazole inhibits the synthesis of and thus is effective in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
Medications such as beta blockers may control the symptoms and anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole may temporarily help people while other treatments are having effect.
The drug that is used to help reduce the hyperthyroidism is methimazole.
Methimazole is a tablet typically taken three times a day or as prescribed.