Manufacturer
DUOPHARMA (M) SDN. BHD.
Contents
Carbimazole
Indication
Adjunct to radio-iodine therapy, Hyperthyroidism, Preparation for thyroidectomy
Instruction
May be taken with or without food. Take consistently with or without meals.
Drug interaction
May have cross-sensitivity with propylthiouracil (PTU) or thiamazole. May enhance the effect of anticoagulants. May increase the serum levels of theophylline which may result in toxicity. May increase the clearance of prednisolone. May reduce the clearance of erythromycin. Hyperparathyroid patients who become euthyroid may have increased serum concentration of digitalis and increased clearance of β-blockers.