Carbizol 1010mg
Tablet
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carbizol 10. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Carbizol 10 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Carbizol 10 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is no... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Carbizol 10 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Carbizol 10 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Carbizol 10 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carbizol 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Carbizol 10 belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It reduces the amount of thyroid ... View More
Uses of Carbizol 10
- Hyperthyroidism
Side effects of Carbizol 10
- Skin rash
- Headache
- Skin pigmentation
- Pain
- Joint stiffness
- Nausea
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Hair loss
How to use Carbizol 10
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 10 may be taken w... View More
How Carbizol 10 works
Carbizol 10 is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
- Carbizol 10 is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
- You may have to stop taking it for a while if you are also taking radio-iodine as a treatment for your overactive thyroid.
- It may affect the level of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throa... View More
- Stop taking Carbizol 10 and Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yello... View More
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
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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