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Methimazole is a medication used to treat hyperthyroidism that contains the main ingredient methimazole. In order to use the drug to achieve the highest effectiveness, as well as prevent side effects, the patient should take the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor and medical staff.1. What is Methimazole?
What is Methimazole? Methimazole is a medication used to treat hyperthyroidism that contains the main ingredient methimazole. Methimazole works by stopping the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone.
The correct use of Methimazole will increase the absorption of active ingredients and promote effective treatment for users.
Dosage and way of taking Methimazole:
Methimazole is used orally, the dose is usually 1 to 3 times a day. The dose of Methimazole will be adjusted by the doctor, depending on the factors of the patient's physical condition, age, weight, gender, disease severity and treatment response to the drug. It is not advisable to increase the dose on your own or take Methimazole more often or for longer than directed.
2. What are the side effects of Methimazole?
In addition to the therapeutic effect, the use of Methimazole can lead to unwanted effects. Accordingly, the common side effects of Methimazole are recorded as follows:
Discomfort, pain in the stomach Nausea, vomiting Rash, mild itching. Patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist immediately if during the course of taking Methimazole encounter the following side effects:
Joint pain, tingling, numbness, itchy skin, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood Typical signs of liver disease such as: nausea, vomiting jaundice, dark urine, severe stomach and abdominal pain Signs of kidney disease Signs of infection, eg pain persistent throat, fever The patient may bruise easily, feel unusually tired, bleed Allergic reactions are classified as serious when taking Methimazole that the patient experiences. However, these side effects are very rare with symptoms such as: itching, swelling of the tongue and throat, dizziness, rash, difficulty breathing. Methimazole may affect the results of laboratory tests such as complete blood count, liver function tests, thyroid function, prothrombin time. Therefore, patients who go to the doctor should let the laboratory staff and the doctor know if they are taking Methimazole.
These are not all possible side effects of Methimazole. While taking Methimazole, if you notice other side effects not listed above or if any of these side effects get worse or persist, you should stop taking the medicine and see your doctor.
Before using Methimazole, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to methimazole or other drugs in the same class, have a history of blood disorders, liver disease, or pancreatitis.
Methimazole is not recommended for use in the first 3 months of pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your doctor may well direct you to use another medication during that time. Methimazole should be used only when clearly needed during the last 6 months of pregnancy. If you are planning to become pregnant, become pregnant or think you are pregnant, contact your doctor immediately for the best advice..
3. What are the interactions when taking Methimazole?
Interactions between Methimazole and other drugs when used simultaneously or for a short time can completely affect the high performance as well as increase the potential risk of side effects of each drug. Therefore, before using Methimazole, tell your doctor about all other medicines and products you are taking. For example: functional foods, health foods, herbs, herbal medicines, traditional medicines,...
Products that interact with Methimazole drugs that increase the risk of potential side effects include: : Anticoagulants (such as warfarin), Digoxin.
4. Precautions when using Methimazole
In the process of using Methimazole, patients should pay attention to the following issues:
If abused Methimazole for a long time, it may lead to overdose and serious symptoms, more dangerous than fainting or difficulty breathing. If you have missed a dose of Methimazole, take it as soon as you remember if it is not time for your next dose. However, if it is almost time for your next dose of Methimazole, skip the missed dose and take your next dose of Methimazole as usual. In order for the drug Methimazole not to be degraded leading to quality deterioration and may completely lose its therapeutic effect as well as the required safety, the patient needs to store the drug properly and at the right temperature.
To ensure safety and avoid side effects of Methimazole, patients should carefully read the instructions before using or as directed by a doctor or pharmacist. In case the use of Methimazole is not effective, the patient should go to a medical facility for examination and treatment.
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