Generic Name:

Therapeutic Class:

Thyroid

Availability:

Rx

Common Brands:

Form:

Oral tablet

PROPYLTHIOURACIL (PTU) (proe pill thye oh YOOR a sill) lowers the amount of thyroid hormone made by the thyroid gland. It treats hyperthyroidism (where the thyroid gland makes too much hormone). It also is used before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment.