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CARBIMAZOLE 20210510_212604 - Coggle Diagram
CARBIMAZOLE
MECHANISM ACTION
And concentration of inorganic iodine by thyroid
It also reduces the formation of di-iodotyrosine and thyroxine
Is an aitithyroid agent that decreases the uptake
SIDE EFFECTS
Upset stomach
Fever
Feeling sick
Pain in the joints
Headache
Skin rashes
Change in the way thing taste
ROUTE
Orally
STORAGE
Do not use carbimazole after the expiry date
Do not store above 25 degrees celcius
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children
Store Carbimazole in the original packaging
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Pre-existing haematological conditions
Hypersensitivity to the active substance
Severe hepatic impairment
patients with history of acute pancreatitis after administration of carbimazole
INDICATIONS
Preparation for thyroidectomy in hyperthyroidism
Therapy prior to and post radio-iodine treatment
Hyperthyroidism
REFERENCES
Anon. Carbimazole. Lezicomp Online. Hudson, Ohio. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc.
https://online.lexi.com.Accessed
20/08/2019
NURSING CONSIDERATIONS
Arrange for periodic blood test of thyroid function to monitor the effectiveness of therapy
Provide comfort measures
Monitor cardiac response to detect cardiac adverse effects
Provide patient education about drug effects
