Methimazole



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  • Contains / Salt: Methimazole


Methimazole Information



Methimazole Benefits & Uses

Methimazole is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Methimazole Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Hyperthyroidism
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: used in Hyperthyroidism
Geriatric
  • Disease: Hyperthyroidism
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: used in Hyperthyroidism
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Hyperthyroidism
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.12 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: used in Hyperthyroidism
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Hyperthyroidism
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.12 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: used in Hyperthyroidism
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Hyperthyroidism
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.12 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: used in Hyperthyroidism


Methimazole Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Methimazole is used -

Mild

Methimazole Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Methimazole safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Methimazole. If you are pregnant, do not take Methimazole without a doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Methimazole safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Methimazole.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Methimazole on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Methimazole on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Methimazole on the Liver?


    The liver can be affected by Methimazole. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Methimazole only after medical advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Methimazole on the Heart?


    Methimazole has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Methimazole with Other Drugs

Methimazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Methimazole Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methimazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Methimazole

  • Is this Methimazole habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Methimazole.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Methimazole you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Methimazole should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Methimazole is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Methimazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Methimazole


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Methimazole and food will interact.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Methimazole


    Taking alcohol with Methimazole can be dangerous.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Methimazole

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 253

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 829-831



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