Carbimazole

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Carbimazole is a member of the class of imidazoles that is methimazole in which the nitrogen-bearing hydrogen is converted into its methoxycarbonyl derivative. A prodrug for methimazole, carbimazole is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It has a role as a prodrug and an antithyroid drug. It is...

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Carbimazole is a member of the class of imidazoles that is methimazole in which the nitrogen-bearing hydrogen is converted into its methoxycarbonyl derivative. A prodrug for methimazole, carbimazole is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It has a role as a prodrug and an antithyroid drug. It is a carbamate ester and a member of 1,3-dihydroimidazole-2-thiones. An imidazole antithyroid agent. Carbimazole is metabolized to methimazole, which is responsible for the antithyroid...

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  • This article explains Mechanism of Action in simple medical language.
  • This article explains Indications in simple medical language.
  • This article explains Contraindications in simple medical language.
  • This article explains Dosages: in simple medical language.
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Carbimazole is a member of the class of imidazoles that is methimazole in which the nitrogen-bearing hydrogen is converted into its methoxycarbonyl derivative. A prodrug for methimazole, carbimazole is used for the treatment of thyroid gland makes too much hormone. সহজ বাংলা: থাইরয়েড হরমোন বেশি।" data-rx-term="hyperthyroidism" data-rx-definition="Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland makes too much hormone. সহজ বাংলা: থাইরয়েড হরমোন বেশি।">hyperthyroidism. It has a role as a prodrug and an antithyroid drug. It is a carbamate ester and a member of 1,3-dihydroimidazole-2-thiones.
An imidazole antithyroid agent. Carbimazole is metabolized to methimazole, which is responsible for the antithyroid activity.
An imidazole antithyroid agent. Carbimazole is metabolized to METHIMAZOLE, which is responsible for the antithyroid activity.

Mechanism of Action

Carbimazole is an antithyroid agent that decreases the uptake and concentration of inorganic iodine by the thyroid, it also reduces the formation of di-iodotyrosine and thyroxine. Once converted to its active form of methimazole, it prevents the thyroid peroxidase enzyme from coupling and iodinating the tyrosine residues on thyroglobulin, hence reducing the production of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4.
Carbimazole is a carbethoxy derivative of methimazole. Its antithyroid action is due to its conversion to methimazole after absorption. It is used to treat thyroid gland makes too much hormone. সহজ বাংলা: থাইরয়েড হরমোন বেশি।" data-rx-term="hyperthyroidism" data-rx-definition="Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland makes too much hormone. সহজ বাংলা: থাইরয়েড হরমোন বেশি।">hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis.

Indications

  • For the treatment of thyroid gland makes too much hormone. সহজ বাংলা: থাইরয়েড হরমোন বেশি।" data-rx-term="hyperthyroidism" data-rx-definition="Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland makes too much hormone. সহজ বাংলা: থাইরয়েড হরমোন বেশি।">hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis. It is also used to prepare patients for thyroidectomy.
  • Medical therapy for thyroid gland makes too much hormone. সহজ বাংলা: থাইরয়েড হরমোন বেশি।" data-rx-term="hyperthyroidism" data-rx-definition="Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland makes too much hormone. সহজ বাংলা: থাইরয়েড হরমোন বেশি।">hyperthyroidism typically involves either titrating the dose of carbimazole until the patient becomes euthyroid or maintaining a high dose of carbimazole to suppress endogenous thyroid production and then replacing thyroid hormone with levothyroxine (“block and replace”). Treatment is usually given for 18–24 months followed by a trial withdrawal.[3]
  • The onset of the anti-thyroid effect is rapid but the onset of clinical effects on thyroid hormone levels in the blood is much slower. This is because the large store of pre-formed T3 and T4 in the thyroid gland and bound to thyroid binding globulin (99% bound) has to be depleted before any beneficial clinical effect occurs.

Contraindications

  1. Known hypersensitivity to Carbimazole or any component of the formulation.
  2. During lactation (unless the potential benefit outweighs the risk).
  3. History of severe reactions to other thionamides.
  4. Agranulocytosis (a severe reduction in a specific type of white blood cell) secondary to Carbimazole or other thionamides.
  5. Patients with bone marrow suppression.
  6. Severe liver disorders.
  7. Concurrent use with radioiodine (increases the risk of thyroid gland makes too little hormone. সহজ বাংলা: থাইরয়েড হরমোন কম।" data-rx-term="hypothyroidism" data-rx-definition="Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland makes too little hormone. সহজ বাংলা: থাইরয়েড হরমোন কম।">hypothyroidism).
  8. Neonates (due to the potential for a rare but serious liver disorder).
  9. History of aplastic anemia (bone marrow failure) with other antithyroid drugs.
  10. In patients scheduled for iodine 131 therapy.

Dosages:

Dosage varies based on the severity of thyroid gland makes too much hormone. সহজ বাংলা: থাইরয়েড হরমোন বেশি।" data-rx-term="hyperthyroidism" data-rx-definition="Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland makes too much hormone. সহজ বাংলা: থাইরয়েড হরমোন বেশি।">hyperthyroidism, patient response, and individualized treatment plans. Generally:

  • Initial dose: 20-60mg daily in divided doses.
  • Maintenance dose: 5-20mg daily.

Side Effects

  1. Nausea
  2. pain in the head or upper neck. সহজ বাংলা: মাথাব্যথা।" data-rx-term="headache" data-rx-definition="Headache means pain in the head or upper neck. সহজ বাংলা: মাথাব্যথা।">Headache
  3. Joint pain
  4. Skin rash
  5. Pruritus (itching)
  6. Urticaria (hives)
  7. Alopecia (hair loss)
  8. Agranulocytosis (rare but serious)
  9. platelet count, which can increase bleeding risk. সহজ বাংলা: প্লাটিলেট কম।" data-rx-term="thrombocytopenia" data-rx-definition="Thrombocytopenia means low platelet count, which can increase bleeding risk. সহজ বাংলা: প্লাটিলেট কম।">Thrombocytopenia (reduced platelet count)
  10. Leucopenia (reduced white blood cell count)
  11. Hepatitis (infection, or irritation, often causing pain, swelling, heat, or redness. সহজ বাংলা: শরীরের প্রদাহ; ব্যথা, ফোলা বা লালভাব হতে পারে।" data-rx-term="inflammation" data-rx-definition="Inflammation is the body’s response to injury, infection, or irritation, often causing pain, swelling, heat, or redness. সহজ বাংলা: শরীরের প্রদাহ; ব্যথা, ফোলা বা লালভাব হতে পারে।">inflammation of the liver)
  12. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
  13. Nephritis (infection, or irritation, often causing pain, swelling, heat, or redness. সহজ বাংলা: শরীরের প্রদাহ; ব্যথা, ফোলা বা লালভাব হতে পারে।" data-rx-term="inflammation" data-rx-definition="Inflammation is the body’s response to injury, infection, or irritation, often causing pain, swelling, heat, or redness. সহজ বাংলা: শরীরের প্রদাহ; ব্যথা, ফোলা বা লালভাব হতে পারে।">inflammation of the kidneys)
  14. Taste disturbances
  15. Abdominal pain
  16. Vomiting
  17. Fever
  18. Swollen lymph nodes
  19. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  20. Neutropenia (reduced neutrophil count)
  21. Myalgia (muscle pain)
  22. Paresthesia (tingling or prickling sensation)
  23. Vertigo
  24. Drowsiness
  25. Edema (swelling)
  26. Sialadenitis (inflammation of the salivary glands)
  27. Vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels)
  28. Peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage)
  29. Loss of sense of smell
  30. Anemia

Drug Interactions:

Here are 30 potential drug interactions:

  1. Other antithyroid drugs
  2. Beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol)
  3. Warfarin (increased anticoagulant effect)
  4. Digoxin (possible increased serum levels)
  5. Theophylline (elevated serum levels in hyperthyroidism)
  6. Erythromycin (increased effect of antithyroid drugs)
  7. Phenobarbital (decreased effect of antithyroid drugs)
  8. Corticosteroids (risk of hypokalemia)
  9. Amiodarone (contains iodine, may alter thyroid function)
  10. Diazoxide (increased effect)
  11. Chlorpropamide (increased effect)
  12. Insulin (dosage may need adjustment)
  13. Furosemide (high dose, increased risk of hypotension)
  14. Lithium (can impair thyroid function)
  15. Cytotoxic drugs (increased bone marrow suppression risk)
  16. Anticoagulants (enhanced effect)
  17. Adrenergic antagonists
  18. Anion exchange resins
  19. Histamine H2 antagonists
  20. Phenytoin
  21. Antidepressants (TCAs)
  22. Potassium iodide
  23. Radiocontrast agents
  24. Glucocorticoids (long-term therapy)
  25. Antipsychotics
  26. Rifampicin
  27. Bile acid sequestrants
  28. Beta-adrenergic agonists
  29. Antihypertensive agents
  30. Sulfonylureas

Pregnancy and Lactation

Use during Lactation

Carbimazole is not approved for marketing in the United States by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but is available in other countries. Doses of carbimazole of 30 mg daily or 50 mg weekly have not adversely affected the few breastfed infants studied. Carbimazole is a prodrug for methimazole which has been studied extensively during breastfeeding; maternal methimazole therapy does not affect thyroid function or intellectual development in breastfed infants with doses up to 20 mg daily. Some experts now recommend that methimazole should be considered the antithyroid drug of choice in nursing mothers.

The American Thyroid Association recommends only monitoring infants for appropriate growth and development during routine pediatric health and wellness evaluations and routine assessment of serum thyroid function in the child is not recommended. Rare idiosyncratic reactions (e.g., agranulocytosis) might occur, and the infant should be watched for signs of infection. Monitoring of the infant’s complete blood count and differential is advisable if there is a suspicion of a drug-induced blood dyscrasia.

Breastfed Infants

Eleven mothers were taking oral carbimazole in dosages ranging from 5 to 20 mg daily during pregnancy and 5 to 15 mg daily during breastfeeding (extent not stated). None of the 12 infants, including one set of twins, had a serum thyroxine (T4) concentration below the lower limit of normal on day 4 of life. Thyrotropin (TSH) concentrations were normal in all infants when measured at various times over the first 21 days postpartum.

Four women were receiving 10 to 20 mg of carbimazole daily. Infant blood samples were obtained on days 4, 7, 10, and 42 and at 3 and 6 months postpartum. Thyroid function was normal in 3 infants. In one infant, the TSH was elevated for the first 10 days of life.

A mother with twins began taking carbimazole 30 mg daily 2 months postpartum. The dosage was lowered as she became euthyroid. The infants were breastfed (extent not stated) and clinical and laboratory examinations were performed over the following 4 months. There was no evidence of alterations in thyroid function.

Fifteen mothers received carbimazole 10 to 20 mg daily for 12 to 40 weeks during pregnancy and 9 continued to take the drug during 2 to 26 weeks of lactation. Their infants were monitored for up to 18 months. Infant thyroid function was within nornml over this period, the range of mean values for individual infants being TSH 1.4 to 5.9 millliunits/L, free T3 6.2 to 9.3 pmol/L and T4 104 to 189 nmol/L. Physical examination at intervals for 2 to 18 months was normal in all infants who received carbimazole and Griffiths mental development scales were normal in all 6 infants who were assessed at 18 months.

A mother was taking carbimazole 50 mg once weekly during pregnancy and postpartum. Her infant was exclusively breastfed for the first 84 days of life and had clinical and laboratory examinations performed over the first 4 months of life. Although the infant’s tone and deep tendon reflexes were slightly increased and she was easily irritable, serum thyroid hormone levels were normal as was her growth. No symptoms or signs of hypothyroidism were observed.

FAQ

 

Common questions about carbimazole

How does carbimazole work?

When you have an overactive thyroid, also known as hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis, your thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormones. When these hormone levels are too high, you can have mood swings and weight loss.

Your thyroid gland uses a chemical called iodine to produce these hormones. Carbimazole blocks the way your body processes iodine and reduces the amount of thyroid hormones produced. This can then help your symptoms.

How long does carbimazole take to work?

Carbimazole starts working straight away, but it can take 1 to 2 months before your symptoms improve and you start to feel better.

How long will I take carbimazole for?

Once your thyroid hormone levels are under control, your dose of carbimazole may be gradually lowered and then stopped. Depending on your condition, you may need to take carbimazole for 12 to 18 months.

Some people need to continue taking the medicine for several years, possibly for the rest of their life.

However, if carbimazole is not working for you, your doctor may suggest alternatives such as radioactive iodine treatment or surgery to remove part or all of your thyroid.

Is carbimazole safe to take for a long time?

Yes, it’s safe to take carbimazole for a long time, even many years.

It’s important to have regular blood tests during treatment, to make sure your dose is not too high or too low. Your doctor will make sure you are on the lowest dose that works for you.

Your doctor will be able to explain the risks and benefits of taking carbimazole, compared with the risks of not having treatment for your overactive thyroid.

What will happen if I stop taking carbimazole?

Do not stop taking carbimazole without speaking to your doctor first.

If you stop taking your medicine, your thyroid hormone levels will rise and you will start to feel ill again. This may not happen straight away. It takes time for your thyroid hormone levels to become too high and for your symptoms to come back.

Are there other medicines for an overactive thyroid?

The main treatments for an overactive thyroid are:

  • medicines such as carbimazole and propylthiouracil
  • a combination of medicines such as carbimazole (for overactive thyroid) and levothyroxine (for underactive thyroid) to help find the right hormone balance (block and replace regime)
  • radioactive iodine treatment
  • surgery

You will usually be referred to a specialist in hormonal conditions (endocrinologist). They will be able to help you manage your condition and discuss the best treatment option for you.

Can I drink alcohol with it?

Yes, you can drink alcohol while taking carbimazole. Alcohol does not affect how this medicine works.

However, if carbimazole makes you feel dizzy then it’s best to avoid alcohol as it can make this side effect worse.

Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

Carbimazole is not usually affected by what you eat or drink.

However, to keep your thyroid healthy, your doctor may suggest a low-iodine diet. This is because the thyroid gland needs iodine to make the thyroid hormones. Eating foods that are high in iodine can make your symptoms worse. Your doctor may recommend avoiding processed foods, cheese, eggs, and salt with added iodine (iodised salt).

If carbimazole makes you feel dizzy, it’s best to avoid alcohol, coffee, and other drinks containing caffeine as these can also make the dizziness worse.

Do I need to avoid people with viruses while I’m taking it?

Generally, there is no problem with being around other people, including someone with a virus, when taking carbimazole.

However, there’s one uncommon side effect of carbimazole, which may lower the number of white cells in your blood. This can make you more likely to get an infection.

Tell your doctor if you think you are getting a sore throat or if you have a high temperature.

Will it make me lose or put on weight?

One of the symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland is weight loss. Once you start taking carbimazole, you will stop losing weight as your hormone levels stabilise.

Once you are on the right dose of carbimazole, and your thyroid hormone levels have returned to normal, the treatment will no longer affect your weight.

Do I need to stop taking carbimazole before surgery or before tests?

No, carry on taking carbimazole, following the instructions that come with your medicine.

If you need to make any changes, a doctor will talk to you about it before the surgery.

Will it affect my contraception?

It’s important to use reliable contraception whilst taking carbimazole. You can discuss contraception with your doctor, sexual health or family planning clinic.

Carbimazole will not affect any contraception, including the combined pill and emergency contraception.

If you are vomiting or have severe diarrhoea for more than 24 hours, your contraceptive pills may not protect you from pregnancy. Look at the leaflet that comes with your contraceptive pills to find out what to do.

Will it affect my fertility?

There’s no clear evidence to suggest that taking carbimazole will reduce fertility in either men or women.

However, speak to your doctor if you’re trying to get pregnant as it’s important not to get pregnant while you’re taking carbimazole. Use contraception until your medicine has been reviewed.

Can I drive or ride a bike?

For most people, carbimazole does not affect their ability to drive or ride a bike.

However if carbimazole makes you feel dizzy or unable to concentrate, do not drive a car, cycle, use tools or operate machinery until you feel OK again.

What else can I do for an overactive thyroid?

In addition to taking carbimazole, there are some lifestyle changes that can help with your symptoms. These include weight management, exercise and dealing with stress.

Taking carbimazole will stop the weight loss caused by an overactive thyroid. Your doctor may give you a meal plan to help you gain or lose weight while taking this medicine.

They may also recommend a low iodine diet. This is because the thyroid gland needs iodine to make thyroid hormones. Eating foods that are high in iodine can make your symptoms worse. This may mean avoiding processed foods, cheese, eggs and salt with added iodine (iodised salt).

Regular exercise and managing stress can help with other symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, difficulty sleeping and hyperactivity.

 

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  • Write when the problem started and how it changed.
  • Bring old prescriptions, investigation reports, and current medicines.
  • Write allergies, pregnancy status, diabetes, kidney/liver disease, and major past illnesses.
  • Bring one family member if the patient is weak, elderly, confused, or a child.

Questions to ask

  • What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
  • Which danger signs mean I should go to hospital quickly?
  • Which tests are necessary now, and which can wait?
  • How should I take medicines safely and what side effects should I watch for?
  • When should I come for follow-up?

Tests to discuss

  • Vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
  • Basic physical examination by a clinician
  • CBC, urine test, blood sugar, or imaging only when clinically needed

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  • Do not hide pregnancy, kidney disease, ulcer, allergy, or blood thinner use.
  • Do not delay emergency care when danger signs are present.

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  • Use comfortable posture and gentle movement as tolerated.
  • Discuss physiotherapy, X-ray, or MRI only when clinically needed.

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  • For mild back pain, pain-relief medicine may be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist.
  • Avoid repeated painkiller use if you have kidney disease, stomach ulcer, uncontrolled blood pressure, or are taking blood thinners.

Avoid these mistakes

  • Do not start antibiotics without a proper medical decision.
  • Do not use steroid tablets or injections casually for quick relief.
  • Do not delay emergency care because of home remedies.

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  • Back pain with leg weakness, numbness around private area, loss of urine/stool control, fever, cancer history, or major injury needs urgent care.
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  • What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
  • Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
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  • Do I need antibiotics, or is this more likely viral?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

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Go to emergency care if you notice:
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  • Breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe weakness, major injury, or severe dehydration
Doctor / service to discuss: Qualified healthcare provider; specialist depends on symptoms and examination.
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    Check danger signs first

    If danger signs are present, seek emergency care and do not wait for online information.

  2. Step 2

    Record the symptom story

    Write when symptoms started, severity, medicines already taken, allergies, pregnancy status, and test results.

  3. Step 3

    Visit a qualified clinician

    A doctor, nurse, or qualified healthcare provider can examine you and decide which tests or treatment are needed.

  4. Step 4

    Do only useful tests

    Do tests after clinical assessment. Avoid unnecessary tests, random antibiotics, or repeated medicines without diagnosis.

  5. Step 5

    Follow up and return early if worse

    If symptoms worsen, new warning signs appear, or treatment is not helping, return for review quickly.

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  • Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
  • Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
  • Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.

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    A thiourea antithyroid agent that inhibits the synthesis of thyroid? hormone. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?. Methylthiouracil is an organosulfur compound that is used in...

    October 20, 2023 • Drugs (A - Z)
  7. Propylthiouracil – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

    Propylthiouracil is a Thyroid? Hormone Synthesis Inhibitor. The mechanism of action of propylthiouracil is as a Thyroid Hormone Synthesis Inhibitor. 6-propyl-2-thiouracil is a pyrimidine-thione consisting of uracil in which the...

    October 20, 2023 • Drugs (A - Z)
  8. Methimazole

    Methimazole ( Metirox 5 and 10 mg) is a member of the class of imidazoles that it imidazole-2-thione in which a methyl group replaces the hydrogen that is attached to...

    October 20, 2023 • Drugs (A - Z)
  9. Mirogabalin – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

    Mirogabalin has been used in trials studying the treatment of Post-herpetic Neuralgia, Pain? Associated With Fibromyalgia, and Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. Mirogabalin is a medication designed...

    August 12, 2023 • Drugs (A - Z)
  10. Enprostil – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

    Enprostil is a synthetic prostaglandin designed to resemble dinoprostone. Enprostil was found to be a highly potent inhibitor of gastric HCl secretion.[rx] It is an analog of prostaglandin E2 but unlike this prostaglandin,...

    August 12, 2023 • Drugs (A - Z)