Benzylthiouracil (BTU) is an antithyroid preparation.

It is a thioamide, closely related to propylthiouracil.

Benzylthiouracil has been associated with severe adverse effects, notably vasculitis and subsequent ANCA-positive glomerulonephritis, as well as isolated reports of lung damage.

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