Tapazole
SKU: TM-1158
Active ingredient: Methimazole
Tapazole (methimazole) is a medication used to treat hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid) by reducing the amount of thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland. It is commonly used for Graves’ disease, toxic multinodular goiter, or to prepare patients for thyroid surgery or radioiodine therapy.
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Product description
Common use
Tapazole prevents the thyroid gland from producing too much thyroid hormone. Tapazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). It is also used before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment.
Dosage and direction
Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Tapazole is usually taken every 8 hours. Take your doses at regular intervals to keep a steady amount of the drug in your body at all times. Use Tapazole regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine or have no symptoms of hyperthyroidism. If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Tapazole.
Precautions
To make sure Tapazole is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: liver disease; a blood cell disorder; or a weak immune system.
Contraindications
You should not use Tapazole if you are allergic to it, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Using Tapazole during pregnancy could harm the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you become pregnant while using Tapazole.
Methimazole can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Possible side effect
Common side effects of Tapazole may include: nausea, vomiting, upset stomach; headache, dizziness, drowsiness; numbness or tingly feeling; rash, itching, skin discoloration; muscle or joint pain; hair loss; or decreased sense of taste.
Drug interaction
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially: digoxin, digitalis, theophylline; a blood thinner - warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven; or a beta blocker - atenolol, carvedilol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, propranolol, sotalol, and others.
Missed dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, headache, joint pain, fever, itching, swelling, or pale skin and easy bruising or bleeding.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep away from children and pets.
