ANTITHYROX 5 mg price in UAE

Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of Carbimazole.
ANTITHYROX 5 mg is available in the market in concentration 5 mg/Tablet and in the form of Tablet/ Film coated.

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD is the producer of ANTITHYROX 5 mg and it is imported from INDIA, The most popular alternatives of ANTITHYROX 5 mg are listed downward .

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.

Indication

Grave's disease
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetic nephropathy
Preparation for thyroidectomy

Precaution

Liver diseases, pregnancy, lactation.

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.

Contra indication

Hyperthyroidism due to nodular goitre.

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: D

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

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.