Carbizol 5mg

Tablet

Pack Size : 10 Tablet x 1 Strips

Generics : Carbimazole

Manufacturer : Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Best Price * TK 40.00

* Delivery will be done in Dhaka city only.

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Description

Generic Name

Carbimazole

Precaution

Liver diseases, pregnancy, lactation.

Indication

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

Contra Indication

Hyperthyroidism due to nodular goitre.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

Mild leucopaenia, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, bruising, malaise; rarely cholestatic jaundice; nephrotic syndrome. Nausea, loss of taste, headache, arthralgia, alopoecia. Potentially Fatal: Agranulocytosis, aplastic anaemia, hypoprothrombinaemia, neutropaenia; hypothyroidism and goitre.

Pregnancy Category

Name : D

Description

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

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.

Interaction

Increased serum levels of theophylline or may develop toxicity. May enhance the effect of anticoagulants. Potentially Fatal: Increased sensitivity to warfarin in hyperthyroidism and careful control required as patient is rendered euthyroid.

Pregnancy Category Note

N/A

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.

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

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

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