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Composition

METHIMAZOLE-5MG

Consume Type

ORAL

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Apr-24

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About Methimez 5 Tablet 30's

Methimez 5 Tablet 30's belongs to the class of ‘anti-thyroid agents,’ primarily used to treat an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and Graves disease. Methimez 5 Tablet 30's 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 5 Tablet 30's 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 5 Tablet 30's 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 5 Tablet 30's 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 5 Tablet 30's or any other medications. Before using Methimez 5 Tablet 30's, let your doctor know if you have liver, kidney or heart diseases, blood disorders and any other medical history. Methimez 5 Tablet 30's is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Methimez 5 Tablet 30's passes into the breast milk. It is advised that pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Methimez 5 Tablet 30's. Methimez 5 Tablet 30's is recommended for use in children only with a doctor’s advice.

Uses of Methimez 5 Tablet 30's

Hyperthyroidism and Graves disease.

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet with or without food, followed by a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. Take Methimez 5 Tablet 30's at a fixed time.

Medicinal Benefits

Methimez 5 Tablet 30's is an ‘anti-thyroid agent’, containing ‘Methimazole’. It is used to treat an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and Graves disease. Methimez 5 Tablet 30's 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 5 Tablet 30's 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. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Methimez 5 Tablet 30's

  • Headache
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Mild skin rash or itching
  • Abnormal hair loss
  • Loss of taste
  • Abnormal sensations (tingling, prickling, burning, tightness, and pulling)
  • Swelling
  • Joint and muscle pain
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Decreased platelet count (thrombocytopenia)

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to Methimez 5 Tablet 30's or any other medications. Before using Methimez 5 Tablet 30's, 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 5 Tablet 30's. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Methimez 5 Tablet 30's. You may feel sleepy or dizzy while using Methimez 5 Tablet 30's, hence do not drive or operate machinery until you are mentally alert. Limit your alcohol consumption during a course with Methimez 5 Tablet 30's. Methimez 5 Tablet 30's is recommended for use in children only with a doctor’s advice.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MethimazoleDeferiprone
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MethimazoleClozapine
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MethimazoleDeferiprone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Methimez 5 Tablet:
Taking Methimez 5 Tablet with Deferiprone may increase the risk of severe infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methimez 5 Tablet with Deferiprone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms - like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, pain, or burning during urination - contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MethimazoleClozapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Methimez 5 Tablet:
When Clozapine is taken with Methimez 5 Tablet, the effects of Clozapine increases.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Methimez 5 Tablet and Clozapine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms - feeling weak, having a sore throat, fever, mouth sores, feeling tired or having flu-like symptoms, contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
MethimazoleMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Methimez 5 Tablet:
The combined use of Mipomersen and Methimez 5 Tablet together can increase the liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Methimez 5 Tablet and Mipomersen, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, contact a doctor immediately: fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, bleeding, pain, dark urine, or liver damage. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
MethimazoleFluphenazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Methimez 5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Fluphenazine and Methimez 5 Tablet together can cause the risk of neutropenia leading to serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Methimez 5 Tablet and Fluphenazine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - fever, chills, body aches, sore throat, coughing, breathing difficulties, mouth ulcers, or flu-like symptoms - contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
MethimazolePropylthiouracil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Methimez 5 Tablet:
Taking Propylthiouracil with Methimez 5 Tablet can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Propylthiouracil with Methimez 5 Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MethimazoleTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Methimez 5 Tablet:
The combined use of Methimez 5 Tablet with Teriflunomide can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methimez 5 Tablet with Teriflunomide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away: fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-coloured urine, liver damage, or bleeding. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MethimazoleLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Methimez 5 Tablet:
Taking Lomitapide and Methimez 5 Tablet together can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Methimez 5 Tablet and Lomitapide together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you have any of these symptoms, contact a doctor immediately: fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bleeding, dark urine, or liver damage. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals if you take Methimez 5 Tablet 30's 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

THYROID AND ANTITHYROID AGENTS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Special Advise

  • It is advised to monitor your blood pressure and blood glucose levels regularly while using Methimez 5 Tablet 30's.
  • 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 5 Tablet 30's usage.
  • Methimez 5 Tablet 30's 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 5 Tablet 30's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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.

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