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Generic: Carbimazole

Form: Tablet 5mg

Indication

Grave's disease, Hyperthyroidism, Diabetic nephropathy, Preparation for thyroidectomy

Administration

May be taken with or without food. Take consistently w/ or w/o meals.

Adult Dose

Oral Hyperthyroidism, Adjunct to radio-iodine therapy, Grave's disease, Preparation for thyroidectomy Adult: Initially, 20-60 mg daily as a single or divided dose, reduced gradually once euthyroidism is achieved. Maintenance: 5-15 mg daily for at least 1 yr or 18 mth. Hepatic impairment: Severe: Contraindicated.

Child Dose

Oral Hyperthyroidism; Adjunct to radio-iodine therapy; Preparation for thyroidectomy Child: 3-17 yr Initially, 15 mg daily, adjusted according to response.

Contraindication

Hyperthyroidism due to nodular goitre.

Mode of Action

Carbimazole is metabolised to methimazole which is responsible for its antithyroid action. It blocks the production of thyroid hormones by inhibiting thyroid peroxidase.

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