Formulary Monographs [CARBIMAZOLE, 683608]
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CARBIMAZOLE
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ANTI-THYROID AGENTS
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Hyperthyroidism.
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Monitor carefully in pregnancy and breast feeding as overdose may cause fetal and neonatal thyroid depression. May cause skin rashes, joint swelling, arthalgias.
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Adult: 15- 40 mg (up to 60 mg) daily in divided doses until patient is euthyroid. Maintenance dose 5 to 15 mg daily , as a single dose. Pediatric: 0.75 mg/kg (max.30 mg) daily as single or divided doses.
12-18 y rs: 30mg daily initially , in single or div |
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