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Safety Advices
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mercazole. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mercazole is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mercazole is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
The American Thyroid Association also recommends monitoring babies for appropriate growth and development during routine pediatric check-ups.
UNSAFE
Mercazole may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mercazole in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Mercazole should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mercazole may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine. Use of Mercazole is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Mercazole 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Mercazole belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It reduces the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland. Mercazole may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells...
... Show moreUses of Mercazole
- Hyperthyroidism
Side effects of Mercazole
Common
- Skin rash
- Headache
- Skin pigmentation
- Pain
- Joint stiffness
- Nausea
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Hair loss
How to use Mercazole
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. Mercazole may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mercazole works
Mercazole is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Quick Tips
- Mercazole 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 throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness.
- Stop taking Mercazole and Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
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 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.
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 thyroid peroxidase.
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, arthralgia, alopoecia.
Potentially Fatal: Agranulocytosis, aplastic anaemia, hypoprothrombinaemia, neutropaenia; hypothyroidism and goitre.
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.
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