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Carbithepharm is used in the treatment of symptoms of hyperthyroidism, treatment before thyroid surgery due to hyperthyroidism. In addition, the drug is used before and during radioactive iodine treatment until this therapy works to remove the thyroid gland. So how should Carbitepharm be used?
1. What is Carbithepharm?
Carbithepharm belongs to the group of hormonal and hormonal drugs. The main ingredient of Carbithepharm is Carbimazol 5mg, which is prepared in the form of tablets, with box specifications of 10 blisters x 10 tablets.
The drug is manufactured at Thanh Hoa - Vietnam Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies Joint Stock Company and circulated with registration number VD-19090-13.
2. Uses of Carbithepharm
With the main ingredient is Carbimazol - an antithyroid drug, Thioimidazol derivative, inhibiting thyroid hormone synthesis. Carbitepharm is used to support the treatment as follows:
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism, including Graves - Basedow's disease. Prior to thyroid surgery for hyperthyroidism, until basal metabolism is normalized to prevent a possible bout of thyrotoxicosis when a partial thyroidectomy is performed. Support before and during radioactive iodine treatment until the therapy works to remove the thyroid gland.
3. Dosage and usage of Carbitepharm
How to use: The drug is used orally, taken directly with filtered water, as directed by a doctor or pharmacist - a qualified person.
Note: Carbimazol has the ability to reduce thyrotoxicosis, but does not treat the cause of hyperthyroidism. Therefore, if after 12 to 18 months of using the drug, thyrotoxicosis is still present, it is necessary to remove the thyroid or use radioactive iodine.
Adults:
The starting dose is 15-40 mg or can be used up to 60 mg depending on the degree of mild - moderate - severe hyperthyroidism; Divide into 3 doses 8 hours apart with meals or take 1-2 times a day; Reduce the dose gradually when the patient's thyroid activity returns to normal, when the lowest dose that the body still maintains normal thyroid function is used, the maintenance dose is 5-15 mg/day; Symptoms will improve after 1-3 weeks and thyroid function will return to normal after 1 - 2 months of taking the drug. Children:
Starting dose: 0.25 mg/kg each time, 3 times a day; then adjust the dose according to the clinical response; The drug can be stopped when the clinical manifestations are reduced, the thyroid hormone level is determined to be normal; If there is a recurrence of the disease after stopping the drug, it should be reintroduced or have another treatment method.
4. Carbithepharm side effects
When using Carbitepharm, users may experience some side effects to note as follows:
Headache, itching, nausea, blood disorders. Diarrhea , constipation , nausea or abdominal pain ; Muscle pain Arthritis ; Jaundice , yellow eyes ; Hair loss, eyebrow loss; Reduces the production of blood cells by the bone marrow; Skin rash.
5. What happens when using Carbitepharm drug overdose?
5.1 In case of overdose When using Carbimazol in high doses and for a long time, it will cause a lot of unwanted side effects as mentioned, but there may be some more serious conditions. The most serious is myelosuppression, agranulocytosis, which can lead to increased TSH, increased goiter volume, hypothyroidism.
5.2 How to handle It is advisable to contact the nearest doctor or medical authority for examination and instructions. It is necessary to take care of the patient with medical measures, symptomatic treatment, antibiotics or corticosteroids may be required, if marrow failure and severe leukopenia require blood transfusion.
In addition, it should be noted that the drug is not used for pregnant and lactating women, because it may cause direct effects on the fetus such as goiter, hypothyroidism. If you really need to use it, you should consult your doctor about the most appropriate dose to ensure safety when using.
Hopefully with the sharing of Carbitepharm drugs will help you know how to use and achieve better results in the treatment process. If you need any further advice, you can directly contact the prescribing doctor for advice.
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