Drug reference
carbimazole
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Drug class
Endocrine (Thyroid Drugs)
Mechanism of action
Its antithyroid action is due to its conversion to methimazole after absorption. It is used to treat hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis. Carbimazole is an aitithyroid agent that decreases the uptake and concentration of inorganic iodine by thyroid, it also reduces the formation of di-iodotyrosine and thyroxine.
Common side effects
- Angioedema
- Headache
- Nausea
- Bone marrow depression
- Acute pancreatitis
Known interactions (1)
- carbimazole + Rosuvastatin Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is carbimazole?
carbimazole belongs to: Endocrine.
How does carbimazole work?
Its antithyroid action is due to its conversion to methimazole after absorption. It is used to treat hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis. Carbimazole is an aitithyroid agent that decreases the uptake and concentration of inorganic iodine by thyroid, it also reduces the formation of di-iodotyrosine and thyroxine.
What are the common side effects of carbimazole?
Angioedema, Headache, Nausea, Bone marrow depression, Acute pancreatitis
Which drugs interact with carbimazole?
Rosuvastatin
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