Methimazole 2.5 mg (Methimazole)

Adult dosage

1. Adults: The initial daily dose of methimazole is 15mg for mild cases, 30-40mg for moderate cases, and 60mg for severe cases, administered orally in 3 divided doses at 8-hour intervals. As hyperthyroidism resolves, the maintenance dose is 5-15mg per day in 1-2 divided doses.

Children's dosage

2. Children: The initial daily dose of this medicine is 0.4mg/kg of body weight, administered in 3 divided doses at 8-hour intervals. As hyperthyroidism resolves, the maintenance dose is 1/2 of the initial dose.

This medication should not be used in patients with severe blood disorders such as agranulocytosis, leukopenia, or thrombocytopenia. Also, patients who have had allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to this medication, nursing women, and patients with a history of acute pancreatitis should not receive it. This medication contains lactose, making it unsafe for genetically lactose intolerant patients. Patients with liver issues or pregnant women or those who could become pregnant should exercise extreme caution while using this medication. Blood tests and liver function tests should be conducted periodically, and if any abnormal signs are detected, the use of this medication should be discontinued immediately. Since this medication can alter thyroid function, regular thyroid function tests should be conducted. If symptoms such as sore throat, fever, or skin rash occur while taking this medication, medical personnel should be notified immediately. When used during pregnancy, side effects may occur in the fetus, so it must be used at the minimum dose under a doctor's instruction. Nursing women should avoid taking this medication. Caution is required when taking this medication alongside anticoagulants due to an increased risk of bleeding. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and edema may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment. Thyroid function and blood status should be monitored periodically during the usage of this medication, and if abnormal symptoms occur, prompt action should be taken.

Agranulocytosis, leukopenia, hypoprothrombinemia, factor VII deficiency, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura, aplastic anemia, liver dysfunction, cholestatic hepatitis, jaundice, hair loss, skin pigmentation, itching, erythema, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, upper abdominal pain, acute pancreatitis, headache, dizziness, peripheral neuropathy, lethargy, drowsiness, rash, hives, fever, goiter, hypothyroidism, hepatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, neuritis, stimulation or inhibition of the central nervous system, periarteritis, lupus syndrome, hypoglycemic coma, lymphadenopathy, arthralgia, myalgia, salivary gland enlargement, edema, drug fever, sensory disturbances, loss of taste, nephritis

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's efficacy over time.

Appearance

Green round tablets

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle