Methimazole
A medication used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) by blocking the production of thyroid hormones. It is commonly used before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment, or as long-term therapy.
Molekularmasse
114,1700 g/mol
LogP
-0,30
TPSA
47,40 Ų
Lipinski-Regel der Fünf
Bestanden
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
Cn1ccnc1S
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H6N2S/c1-6-3-2-5-4(6)7/h2-3H,1H3,(H,5,7)
Molecular Formula
C4H6N2S
HBD / HBA
1 / 1
Rotierbare Bindungen
0
Schwere Atome
7
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
A medication used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) by blocking the production of thyroid hormones. It is commonly used before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment, or as long-term therapy.
Yes, Methimazole is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1515. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 1349907. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
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