Methimazole
Information about Methimazole
Methimazole Uses
Methimazole is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
How Methimazole works
Methimazole is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Available Medicine for Methimazole
MethimercazoleAbbott
₹202 to ₹3603 variant(s)
MethimzoleSteris Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹44 to ₹842 variant(s)
MtmazoleDaxia Healthcare
₹50 to ₹902 variant(s)
MethimezSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹199 to ₹3492 variant(s)
Expert advice for Methimazole
- Methimazole is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
- You may have to stop taking it for a while if you are also taking radio-iodine as a treatment for your overactive thyroid.
- It may affect the level of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness.
- Stop taking Methimazole and Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.