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one of several thioamide drugs used to treat hyperthyroidism

Methimazole is one of several thioamide drugs used to treat hyperthyroidism. It works by inhibiting thyroid peroxidase (TPO), which catalyzes the iodination of tyrosine residues in thyroglobulin and the oxidative coupling of iodinated tyrosine. Iodide competitively inhibits iodination at l