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Generic Name : Carbimazole

Pronunciation : car·bim·a·zole

Trade Name(s) : Antithyrox, Neomercarole and Thyrozole.

Why it is prescribed: It inhibits oxidation of iodide, inhibits iodination of tyrosine residue and inhibits the coupling of iodotyrosine residues.

When it is to be taken: Initial dose: 15-45mg daily in divided doses for 2-4 weeks.

How it should be taken: The medication comes in the form 5, 10 & 20mgs.

Special Instruction : Inform your doctor if you have sore throat and fever during the therapy. Tracheal obstruction.

Side Effects : Agrarolocytosis, transient leucopenia, arthralgia, nausea, fever, loss of hair and hepatic damage.

Other Precautions : Use with caution in case of pregnancy and old age. Contraindicated in case of lactation. Interacts with warfarin in hyperthyroid state.