Article Contents ::
- 1 The Brand Name ANTI-THYROX Has Generic Salt :: Carbimazole
- 2 ANTI-THYROX Is From Company Macleods Priced :: Rs. 83.44
- 3 ANTI-THYROX have Carbimazole is comes under Sub class Thyroid , Anti Thyroid Drugs of Main Class Endocrine,Steroid Hormones , Metabolic System
- 4 Main Medicine Class:: Endocrine,Steroid Hormones , Metabolic System Sub Medicine Class :: Thyroid , Anti Thyroid Drugs
- 5 Disclaimer ::
- 6 The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.
The Brand Name ANTI-THYROX Has Generic Salt :: Carbimazole
ANTI-THYROX Is From Company Macleods Priced :: Rs. 83.44
ANTI-THYROX have Carbimazole is comes under Sub class Thyroid , Anti Thyroid Drugs of Main Class Endocrine,Steroid Hormones , Metabolic System
Main Medicine Class:: Endocrine,Steroid Hormones , Metabolic System Sub Medicine Class :: Thyroid , Anti Thyroid Drugs
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| Carbimazole | TAB | Rs. 83.44 | 100 |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / 100 |
| ANTI-THYROX | Macleods | 5MG | 100 | Rs. 83.44 |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From Macleods :: ANTI-THYROX | Carbimazole | Endocrine,Steroid Hormones , Metabolic System | Thyroid , Anti Thyroid Drugs |
Indications for Drugs ::
Grave’s disease, Hyperthyroidism, Diabetic nephropathy, Preparation for thyroidectomy
Drug 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. Child: 4-12 yr: Initially, 15 mg daily.
Contraindication ::
Hyperthyroidism due to nodular goitre.
Drug Precautions ::
Liver diseases, pregnancy, lactation.
Drug Side Effects ::
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.
Pregnancy category ::
4
Drug 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.
Drug Interactions ::
Potentially Fatal: Increased sensitivity to warfarin in hyperthyroidism and careful control required as patient is rendered euthyroid.
