Methimez 10 Tablet 30's

Methimez 10 Tablet belongs to the class of ‘anti-thyroid agents,’ primarily used to treat an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and Graves disease. Methimez 10 Tablet is also used before thyroid surgery and radioactive iodine treatment. Hyperthyroidism is a condition associated with too much production of a hormone called thyroxine by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the base of your neck. Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism.

Methimez 10 Tablet contains ‘Methimazole’ that belongs to the class of ‘Anti-thyroid agents’. It is considered a first-line medicine for treating hyperthyroidism and Graves disease. Methimez 10 Tablet works by reducing the excessive production of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland, thereby preventing hyperthyroidism symptoms.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your medical condition. Common side effects of Methimez 10 Tablet include headache, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and mild skin rash or itching. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor’s advice.

Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to Methimez 10 Tablet or any other medications. Before using Methimez 10 Tablet , let your doctor know if you have liver, kidney or heart diseases, blood disorders and any other medical history. Methimez 10 Tablet is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Methimez 10 Tablet passes into the breast milk. It is advised that pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Methimez 10 Tablet . Methimez 10 Tablet is recommended for use in children only with a doctor’s advice.

Methimez 10 Tablet is an ‘anti-thyroid agent’, containing ‘Methimazole’. It is used to treat an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and Graves disease. Methimez 10 Tablet is also used before thyroid surgery and radioactive iodine treatment. It treats hyperthyroidism by inhibiting the synthesis of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland. Methimez 10 Tablet is also used in patients with toxic multinodular goitre (an enlarged thyroid gland that contains masses called nodules with hypothyroidism symptoms) for whom surgery and radioactive iodine treatments are not an option. It also relieves hypothyroidism symptoms in preparation for thyroidectomy (surgical removal of whole or part of the thyroid gland) or radioactive iodine therapy. 

Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to Methimez 10 Tablet or any other medications. Before using Methimez 10 Tablet , let your doctor know if you have any medical history of liver or kidney diseases, congenital disorders (birth defects), hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormones), blood disorders like agranulocytosis (lowered white blood cell count) and thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets) and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach). Please inform your doctor if you have any scheduled surgery while using Methimez 10 Tablet . Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Methimez 10 Tablet . You may feel sleepy or dizzy while using Methimez 10 Tablet , hence do not drive or operate machinery until you are mentally alert. Limit your alcohol consumption during a course with Methimez 10 Tablet . Methimez 10 Tablet is recommended for use in children only with a doctor’s advice.

• Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals if you take Methimez 10 Tablet for more than once per day. Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
• Maintain a fibre-rich diet and include healthy carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
• Eat at regular intervals.
• Follow a low-sodium diet by limiting iodized salt, seafood, dairy products, high amounts of poultry or beef, high amounts of grain products like bread, pasta and pastries and egg yolks.

• It is advised to monitor your blood pressure and blood glucose levels regularly while using Methimez 10 Tablet .
• Regular monitoring of thyroid levels with T3, T4 and TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) tests is recommended.
• Regular monitor of liver functioning is recommended with liver function tests is recommended during Methimez 10 Tablet usage.
• Methimez 10 Tablet may cause hypoprothrombinemia (deficiency of the blood-clotting substance, prothrombin) and lead to bleeding. Hence, your doctor may advise test for prothrombin time before surgery while undergoing treatment with Methimez 10 Tablet .

Hyperthyroidism: It is a condition associated with too much production of a hormone called thyroxine by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the base of your neck. Symptoms of an overactive thyroid include unexpected weight loss, rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, irritability, mood swings, weakness, sleep problems, thinning of the skin and changes in the menstrual cycle. If left untreated, hyperthyroidism can cause heart, bones, muscles, menstrual cycle and fertility problems. It is considered that women are 2 to 10 times more likely than men to develop this disease.

Grave's disease: It is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism. It is considered to be the primary cause of hyperthyroidism. It usually affects women under the age of 40.