Carbikem 5mg Tablet
Carbikem 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It reduces the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Carbikem 5mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Carbikem 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It reduces the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Carbikem 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It reduces the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
You should take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. But, before taking it report to doctor if you have any known allergy to this medication. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the levels of blood cells in your blood. Remember to inform doctor if you experience unexplained bleeding, fever, or general illness. Your doctor may advice for monitoring of liver function.
It may cause skin rash, headache, paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation) and hair loss as its side effects.
03Uses
Hyperthyroidism
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carbikem 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Carbikem 5mg Tablet works by reducing the thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Carbikem Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Carbikem 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Side Effects
Itching
Headache
Nausea
Joint pain
Gastrointestinal disturbance
Skin rash
Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood)
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carbikem 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carbikem 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carbikem 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Carbikem 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Carbikem 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Carbikem 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carbikem 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Carbikem 5mg Tablet 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 Carbikem 5mg Tablet 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.
References
Sources and references
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 205.
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