Carkozom 20 Tablet

Carkozom 20 Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.

Taking this medicine may cause some common side effects such as nausea, headache, joint pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rashes, and itching. Let your doctor know if any of these do not go away with time or worse.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. You should also tell your doctor all the other medications you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Hyperthyroidism

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. Carkozom 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Carkozom 20 Tablet is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

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Carkozom 20 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 Carkozom 20 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.

Q. Can I just stop taking Carkozom 20 Tablet?

No, you should not stop taking Carkozom 20 Tablet even if you start feeling better. You may have to take it for several months depending on your investigations. The duration of the treatment will continue till the thyroid hormone levels return to normal. This duration may vary from six months to 18 months. Your doctor will decide when the treatment should be stopped.

Q. How long does Carkozom 20 Tablet take to work?

You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Carkozom 20 Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.

Q. Can Carkozom 20 Tablet cause hair loss?

Carkozom 20 Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Carkozom 20 Tablet or replacing Carkozom 20 Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.

Q. Who should not take Carkozom 20 Tablet?

You should not take Carkozom 20 Tablet if you have serious liver disorder or serious blood disorder. You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are allergic to Carkozom 20 Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Carkozom 20 Tablet.

Q. My sister is taking Carkozom 20 Tablet for overactive thyroid gland. She frequently gets sore throat and stops and restarts the treatment again and again. Is there any risk if she continues to take Carkozom 20 Tablet when she has sore throat?

Very rarely, Carkozom 20 Tablet interferes with the bone marrow and causes a drastic drop in white blood cells. These white blood cells are a part of the body’s defense against bacterial infections, such as sore throats. So, a sore throat can sometimes be the first clue that Carkozom 20 Tablet is affecting the bone marrow. Your sister should contact her doctor and get a blood test. If a blood test shows her white blood cell count to be normal, then she can continue Carkozom 20 Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.

Q. How does Carkozom 20 Tablet affect children?

The effectiveness and side effects of Carkozom 20 Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Carkozom 20 Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.

Q. I have been taking warfarin, so will it have any effect on Carkozom 20 Tablet therapy?

If you have started taking Carkozom 20 Tablet, the dose of warfarin may need adjustment. You should consult your doctor and get your bleeding time checked so that the dose can be adjusted according to the results of the investigations.

Q. Even if my liver is normal, can Carkozom 20 Tablet cause any liver problems?

Yes, Carkozom 20 Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Carkozom 20 Tablet can be the yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice). It may also cause abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, etc. If you notice jaundice, you should discontinue Carkozom 20 Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.

Q. If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Carkozom 20 Tablet?

No, it is advisable not to take Carkozom 20 Tablet during pregnancy as it may cause abnormalities in your baby. You should consult your doctor because if your thyroid hormone levels are not controlled, the chances of birth defects in your baby are much more. In case Carkozom 20 Tablet is the only option for you, your doctor will prescribe the lowest possible dose, which will be regulated according to your condition. You can stop it 3-4 weeks before delivery to reduce the chances of complications in your baby.

In Hyperthyroidism

Carkozom 20 Tablet reduces the amount of thyroid hormone in your body and also helps relieve the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. These include palpitations, feeling anxious, sweaty or shaky, and being intolerant to heat. This will help you have a better quality of life. Keep taking it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)

Itching

Skin rash

Gastrointestinal disturbance

Joint pain

Headache

Nausea

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carkozom 20 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Carkozom 20 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:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Carkozom 20 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving:UNSAFE

Carkozom 20 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 Carkozom 20 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CAUTION

Carkozom 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carkozom 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine. Use of Carkozom 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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