Tapazole Alternatives Compared
| Tapazole | Methimazole | Propylthiouracil |
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| Tapazole (methimazole) | Methimazole | Propylthiouracil |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hyperthyroidism. Tapazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hyperthyroidism. methimazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Alcoholic Liver Damage. propylthiouracil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Hyperthyroidism
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| More about Tapazole (methimazole) | More about Methimazole | More about Propylthiouracil | ||||||||||||||||
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Tapazole has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Methimazole has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 94 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Propylthiouracil has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Tapazole side effects in more detail. |
See also: methimazole side effects in more detail. |
See also: propylthiouracil side effects in more detail. |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all methimazole prices |
View all propylthiouracil prices |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Tapazole |
N/A |
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| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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13 hours |
13 hours |
5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 55 drugs are known to interact with Tapazole:
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A total of 55 drugs are known to interact with methimazole:
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A total of 54 drugs are known to interact with propylthiouracil:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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June 21, 1950 |
June 21, 1950 |
July 28, 1947 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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