Neomercazole
Carbimazole tablets for an overactive thyroid. It slows the production of thyroid hormone.
- Category
- Thyroid Health
- Active ingredient
- Carbimazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg
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Neomercazole details
- Condition
- Hyperthyroidism
- Alternative names
- carbimazole
- Therapeutic class
- Antithyroid Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Thiourea Antithyroid
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; mild skin rash
- Moderate side effects
- joint pain; taste changes; mild hair loss
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Abbott
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Theophylline; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults.
Contraindications
severe haematological disorders; history of pancreatitis associated with carbimazole
Serious side effects
agranulocytosis, requires immediate medical attention; acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Carbimazole tablets for an overactive thyroid. It slows the production of thyroid hormone.
Mechanism of action
Rapidly metabolises into methimazole, inhibiting thyroid peroxidase to block vital iodination of tyrosine residues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of fetal goiter and cutis aplasia. Avoid unless essential. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.