Methimazole
Information about Methimazole
Methimazole Uses
Methimazole is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
How Methimazole works
Methimazole is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Available Medicine for Methimazole
MethimezSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹184 to ₹3322 variant(s)
MtmazoleDaxia Healthcare
₹50 to ₹902 variant(s)
MethimercazoleAbbottt
₹183 to ₹3273 variant(s)
MethimzoleSteris Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹44 to ₹842 variant(s)
Expert advice for Methimazole
- Methimazole 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 Methimazole 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.