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Methimazole prevents the thyroid gland from producing thyroid hormone. It is used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) and to prepare the thyroid for surgery.
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Tapazole
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Methimazole-Oral
Tapazole
Uses
Methimazole prevents the thyroid gland from producing thyroid hormone. It is used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) and to prepare the thyroid for surgery.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, fever, and joint pain.
How To Use
- Take Methimazole at regular intervals around the clock, usually 3 times daily, every eight hours.
- Or take as directed by your doctor.
Side Effects
- Methimazole may cause stomach upset, nausea, loss of taste sensation, headache, drowsiness or dizziness.
- If any of these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following: fever, sore throat, easy or unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, yellowing of the eyes or skin, vomiting, general weakness.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, blood disorders, any allergies you may have.
- Before you have surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor that you take Methimazole.
- Methimazole is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor before taking Methimazole.
- Methimazole is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
- Do not breast-feed while using Methimazole.
- Consult your doctor.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly for specific advice.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: warfarin, digoxin, beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol).
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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