How does carbimazole help with my condition?

carbimazole is a medicines that suppress coughing. It does not cure the underlying disease that you have, however it helps to provide the symptomatic relief by reducing the frequency and severity of your cough.

Why am I not supposed to use carbimazole if i am experiencing cough with phlegm?

carbimazole is a medicine that suppresses coughing. It is used for dry, irritating coughs that do not involve phlegm. If you have cough with phlegem (mucus), taking carbimazole will cause a build-up of phlegm in the lungs which increases the risk of infections.

Carbimazole

Uses of Carbimazole

Carbimazole is commonly used in the treatment of Graves disease, hyperthyroidism and toxic nodular goitre.

How Carbimazole Works

Carbimazole is an antithyroid agent and it works by arresting the production of thyroid hormones. It is metabolized to thiamazole through inhibition of the organification of iodide and the coupling of iodothyronine residues.

Side Effects of Carbimazole

Fever, Headache, Nausea, Skin rashes, Arthralgia, Mild gastric distress, Pruritus

Information About Carbimazole

Carbimazole is an antithyroid agent used to treat hyperthyroidism including Graves' disease and toxic multinodular goitre in Singapore. Available as a 5mg–20mg oral tablet taken two to three times daily, it is HSA-registered and available on prescription only in Singapore. Patients must seek immediate medical attention if they develop a sore throat, mouth ulcers, or fever during treatment as these symptoms may indicate agranulocytosis — a rare but potentially life-threatening reduction in white blood cell count. A valid doctor's consultation is required before dispensing. Order Carbimazole online at DoctorOnCall Singapore with same-day delivery available. Speak to a DoctorOnCall physician today to check if Carbimazole is right for you.

Carbimazole is a medication commonly used to treat hyperthyroidism by helping reduce the production of excess thyroid hormones in the body. It works by inhibiting the thyroid gland’s ability to produce hormones, which helps control symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, weight loss, and nervousness. Carbimazole belongs to a class of medications known as antithyroid agents and is widely used in thyroid disorder management. Find affordable Carbimazole options from trusted brands at DoctorOnCall.

Conclusion

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Warnings

Kidney Safe If Prescribed

There is limited data on the safety profile of Carbimazole on the kidney. It is fairly safe to use this drug in patients with renal impairment. However, kidney disorder might prolong the half-life of Carbimazole.

Alcohol Safe

It is safe to consume alcohol while on Carbimazole.

Pregnancy Not Safe

There is evidence of fetal risk based on human studies, but potential benefits may necessitate the use of Carbimazole in pregnancy despite the risks. The lowest effective dose should be administered if required. This is often discontinued three to four weeks before term, to reduce the risk to the fetus. Carbimazole can cross the placenta but with adequate dose and thyroid status monitoring, studies have found that neonatal thyroid abnormalities are not shown. Occurrence of congenital malformation is found to be greater in children of mothers with untreated hyperthyroidism as compared to treated.

Driving Generally Safe

Carbimazole usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Liver Limited Data

In patients with underlying mild-moderate hepatic insufficiency, Carbimazole should be used with caution. The treatment must be stopped when the liver function test is found to be abnormal. This is because liver disorder might extend the half-life of Carbimazole.

Lactation Limited Data

Carbimazole is excreted in milk and if treatment is continued during lactation the patient should not continue to breast-feed her baby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Written by

Dr. Adeline Carol Peters, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Reviewed by

Dr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin Awang, Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Mansoura - Manchester