Introduction
Carbizol 5 belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It reduces the amount of thyroid h... View More
Uses of Carbizol 5
Side effects of Carbizol 5
How to use Carbizol 5
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carbizol 5 may be taken wi... View More
How Carbizol 5 works
Carbizol 5 is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
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 ... View More
Child Dose
Oral Hyperthyroidism; Adjunct to radio-iodine therapy; Preparation for thyroidectomy Child: 3-17 yr Initially, 15 mg daily, adjusted according to resp... View More
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 th... View More
Precaution
Liver diseases, pregnancy, lactation.
Side Effect
Mild leucopaenia, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, bruising, malaise; rarely cholestatic jaundice; nephrotic syndrome. Nausea, loss of taste, headache,... View More
Interaction
Increased serum levels of theophylline or may develop toxicity. May enhance the effect of anticoagulants. Potentially Fatal: Increased sensitivity to... View More
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