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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Propylthiouracil is preferred over Methimazole in treatment of Thyroid storm because
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The correct answer is  Propylthiouracil is preferred over Methimazole in treatment of Thyroid storm because: Propylthiouracil impairs peripheral conversion of T4 - T3 However, PTU is less potent and has higher plasma protein binding as compared to methimazole.