Methimazole

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:drug
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Feline_Hyperthyroidism
gptkbp:activities Inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis
gptkbp:approves gptkb:FDA
1950s
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Tapazole
gptkbp:clinical_trial Adjunctive therapy in thyroid storm
Long-term management of Graves' disease
Management of hyperthyroid patients
Preoperative preparation for thyroid surgery
gptkbp:contraindication Pregnancy
Lactation
gptkbp:current_use Graves' disease
Thyroid storm
gptkbp:dosage_form gptkb:tablet
10-40 mg daily
gptkbp:education Take with food
Avoid abrupt discontinuation
Regular blood tests required
Report signs of infection
gptkbp:excretion Urine
gptkbp:formulation gptkb:product
gptkb:item
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Methimazole
gptkbp:ingredients C4 H6 N2 S
gptkbp:interacts_with gptkb:Warfarin
Beta-blockers
gptkbp:is_available_on Generic drug
gptkbp:is_monitored_by Complete blood count
Thyroid function tests
gptkbp:is_used_for Hyperthyroidism
gptkbp:lifespan 6-9 hours
gptkbp:manager Oral
gptkbp:metabolism Liver
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics Peak plasma concentration in 1-2 hours
Protein binding 90%
Rapidly absorbed
Thyroid peroxidase inhibitor
gptkbp:side_effect gptkb:Fever
gptkb:Nausea
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Joint pain
Liver toxicity
Agranulocytosis
gptkbp:storage Room temperature