Medicine Overview

Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Hyperthyroidism
Condition: Mild
Dose: Oral – 15 mg/day
Frequency: divided every 8 hours
Note: initially
Indication: Hyperthyroidism
Condition: Moderate
Dose: Oral – 30-40 mg/day
Frequency: divided every 8 hours
Note: initially

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Hyperthyroidism
Age: Child
Condition: Initial
Dose: Oral – 0.5-0.7 mg/kg/day
Frequency: every day or divided every 8 hours
Note: by mouth (oral); Not to exceed 30 mg/day
Indication: Hyperthyroidism
Age: Child
Condition: Maintenance
Dose: Oral – 0.2 mg/kg/day
Frequency: every day or divided every 8 hours
Note: by mouth (oral); Not to exceed 30 mg/day
Administration
  • Should be taken with food
  • Take at same time each day
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Beta-blockers (Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, Nadolol, Timolol, Sotalol), cardiac glycosides, oral Anticoagulants (Warfarin, Heparin, Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban, Edoxaban) (e.g. warfarin), theophylline
May require dosage adjustments according to changes in patient's thyroid status

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
No specific contraindications listed
Monitor for general drug reactions

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool (below 30°C) and dry place, away from light and children.

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