METHIMAZOLE

(me THIM a zole) Brand: Northyx, Tapazole

What is the most significant information I must know about methimazole?

• Do not use methimazole if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby.

• Do not take methimazole if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• Methimazole can magnify your risk of bleeding. If you need to have surgery, speak the surgeon onward of time that you are using this medication.

• Methimazole can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can create it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being near others who are ill. Your blood may need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.

• Do not receive a "live" vaccine while you are being treated with methimazole, and avoid coming into contact with anyone who has recently received a live vaccine. There is a chance that the virus could be passed on to you.

• Hold using this medicine even if you feel beautiful or have no symptoms of hyperthyroidism. You may need to hold taking methimazole long term to control your condition. Stopping the medicine could reason your symptoms to return.

What is methimazole?

• Methimazole prevents the thyroid gland from producing too many thyroid hormone.

• Methimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). It is also used till thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment.

• Methimazole may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking methimazole?

• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to methimazole.

• If you have any of these another conditions, you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely take this medication:

· liver disease;

· a blood cell mess; or

· a weak immune system.

• FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use methimazole if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn child. Use effective birth control, and speak your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

• Methimazole can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. Do not use methimazole if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take methimazole?

• Take exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Take methimazole with a full glass of water.

• Methimazole can be taken with or without food, but you must take it the same way every time.

• Methimazole can magnify your risk of bleeding. If you need to have any type of surgery, speak the surgeon onward of time that you are using this medication.

• Methimazole can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can create it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being near others who are ill. Your blood may need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.

• It is significant to use methimazole regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled till you run out of medication completely.

• Hold using this medicine even if you feel beautiful or have no symptoms of hyperthyroidism. You may need to hold taking methimazole long term to control your condition. Stopping the medicine could reason your symptoms to return.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

• Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, headache, joint pain, fever, itching, swelling, or pale skin and light bruising or bleeding.

What must I avoid while taking methimazole?

• Avoid being around people who are sick or have infections. Speak your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection.

• Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using methimazole, and avoid coming into contact with anyone who has recently received a live vaccine. There is a chance that the virus could be passed on to you. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), oral polio, chickenpox (varicella), BCG (Bacillus Calmette and Guérin), and nasal flu vaccine.

What are the possible side effects of methimazole?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using methimazole and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

· fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, flu symptoms;

· light bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;

· blood in your urine or stools;

· severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or

· nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· headache, drowsiness, dizziness;

· mild nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset;

· itching, minor skin rash;

· muscle, joint, or nerve pain;

· swelling; or

· hair loss.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect methimazole?

• Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially:

· theophylline (Theo-Dur, Elixophyllin, Uniphyl, and others);

· a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

· digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin); or

· a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin, Tenoretic), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), and others.

• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with methimazole. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about methimazole.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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