Methimercazole 5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It reduces the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

Methimercazole 5 Tablet is used to treat hyperthyroidism (increased production of a chemical that helps in energy production and bone growth)

Uses of Methimercazole Tablet

Hyperthyroidism

Benefits of Methimercazole Tablet

In Hyperthyroidism

Methimercazole 5 Tablet reduces the amount of thyroid hormone in your body and also helps relieve the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. These include palpitations, feeling anxious, sweaty or shaky, and being intolerant to heat. This will help you have a better quality of life. Keep taking it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Methimercazole Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Methimercazole

Skin rash
Nausea
Hair loss
Headache
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Joint pain
Taste change
Drowsiness
Muscle pain

How to use Methimercazole Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Methimercazole 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Methimercazole 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Methimercazole 5 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Methimercazole 5 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Methimercazole 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Methimercazole 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Methimercazole 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Methimercazole 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Methimercazole 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

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Quick tips

Methimercazole 5 Tablet is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
You may have to stop taking it for a while if you are also taking radio-iodine as a treatment for your overactive thyroid.
It may affect the level of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness.
Stop taking Methimercazole 5 Tablet and Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Imidazolethione Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Antithyroid agents-Thyroid peroxidase inhibitors

Patient concerns

Hyperthyroidism - Tremors, Insomnia and breathlessness.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

your symptoms are because of Hyperthyroidism. Treatment requires that you be examined in clinic and clinical findings along with your reports will guide the Doctor to prescribe appropriate treatment. Also get ECG done

TSH level 0.08 first trimester

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

You are having hyperthyroidism. Consult an endocrinologist

Loss of sexual desire Having hyperthyroidism Hi, doctor! Are you there?

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

i hope ur hyperthyroidism is under control1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3.tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects

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Related lab tests

Anti Thyroglobulin Antibody

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Thyroxine - Free

Thyroxine - Total

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References

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