CARBIMAZOLE, 20mg, tab.
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DORACARZ2T-
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DORAZBD0469 DORAZYN1042
18.7 - Thyroid hormones and antithyroid medicines
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
H03BB01
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
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CARBIMAZOLE
- In the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2023 (Therapeutic alternative to methimazole)
Therapeutic Action
Inhibition of production of thyroid hormones
Carbimazole is a pro-drug as after absorption it is converted to the active form of methimazole. Methimazole 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 (thyroxine).
Indications
Hyperthyroidism
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Instructions for use
Only to be used if regular laboratory monitoring of thyroid function is available.
Storage
Below 25ºC