Carbimazole

Therapeutic Group

Thyroid Therapy

Indication Dosage

Hyperthyroidism: 

  • Adult: 15-40 Mg Daily Continue Until The Patient Becomes Euthyroid, Usually After 4 To 8 Weeks, Higher Doses Should Be Prescribed Under Specialist Supervision Only, Then Reduced To 5-15 Mg Daily, Reduce Dose Gradually, Therapy Usually Given For 12 To 18 Months
  • Children: Initially, 5-15 Mg Daily In Divided Doses. 

Thyrotoxicosis: 

  • Adults: Initially, 20-60 Mg Daily In Two Or Three Divided Doses Until Patient Is Euthyroid. Maintenance; 5-15 Mg Daily For 6-18 Months, Alternatively, Continue With 20-60 Mg Daily And Supplemental Thyroxine 50-150 Mcg Daily For 6-18 Months. 
  • Children: Initially, 5-15 Mg Daily In Divided Doses.

Content

  • Tab: Carbimazole 5mg.

Pregnancy

Caution Advised

Stability

  • Antithyroid

Contra Indications

  • Tracheal Obstruction, Severe Blood Disorders.

Precautions

  • Tracheal Obstruction, Severe Blood Disorders.

Lactation

  • Contraindicated

Side Effects

  • Arthralgia
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Jaundice
  • Malaise
  • Mild Gi Disturbances
  • Nausea
  • Pruritus
  • Rash
  • Taste Disturbance.
  • Rare: Agranulocytosis
  • Alopecia
  • Bone Marrow Suppression
  • Jaundice
  • Myopathy
  • Pancytopenia

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