anti-thyrox 10 tablet - Carbimazole (10mg) medicine

anti-thyrox 10 tablet

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🏭 Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Sep 22, 2026
🤰 Pregnancy Category D 📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available
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What is anti-thyrox 10 tablet used for?

This medicine contains Carbimazole (10mg) and is used to treat HORMONES. Inhibits thyroid peroxidase, thereby blocking the synthesis of thyroid hormones.. Always consult your doctor before use.

  • Generic Name: Carbimazole
  • Manufacturer: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Category D
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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💊 anti-thyrox 10 tablet Uses & Benefits

Hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, preparation for thyroidectomy, thyrotoxic crisis.

Off-label uses: None commonly reported.

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Carbimazole
Brand NameAnti-thyrox 10 Tablet
ManufacturerMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassHORMONES
Action ClassAntithyroid agents-Thyroid peroxidase inhibitors
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
DistributionDistributes widely into body tissues, including thyroid gland.
Protein BindingApproximately 85% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismExtensively metabolized in the liver to the active metabolite methimazole.
Half-Life5-6 hours (carbimazole); 4-6 hours (methimazole).
ExcretionPrimarily renal excretion of metabolites.
BioavailabilityApproximately 80-90%.
Onset of Action1-2 weeks for therapeutic effect.
Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours.
Duration of Action24 hours.

How It Works

Inhibits thyroid peroxidase, thereby blocking the synthesis of thyroid hormones.

Mechanism Steps

1Carbimazole is rapidly converted to methimazole in the liver.
2Methimazole inhibits thyroid peroxidase enzyme.
3This prevents iodination of tyrosine residues in thyroglobulin.
4Blocks coupling of iodotyrosines to form T3 and T4.
5Reduces synthesis of new thyroid hormones.
6Does not affect existing stored hormones or release.

💡 How to Take anti-thyrox 10 tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of anti-thyrox 10 tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Skin rash
Pruritus

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Agranulocytosis
Aplastic anemia
Hepatotoxicity
Hypothyroidism
Vasculitis

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Nephritis
Lupus-like syndrome
Myopathy
Polyarteritis nodosa

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

Drug Severity Effect
Warfarin Major Increased anticoagulant effect due to reduced vitamin K metabolism.
Theophylline Major Increased theophylline clearance.
Digoxin Major Increased digoxin levels due to altered thyroid function.
Beta-blockers Moderate Reduced clearance of beta-blockers.
Oral contraceptives Moderate Reduced contraceptive efficacy.
Phenytoin Moderate Increased phenytoin levels.
Corticosteroids Minor Increased metabolism of corticosteroids.
Insulin Minor Altered insulin requirements.

🚨 Major Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Theophylline
  • Digoxin

⚡ Moderate Interactions

  • Beta-blockers
  • Oral contraceptives
  • Phenytoin

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

Avoid excessive alcohol consumption as it may increase hepatotoxicity risk.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to carbimazole or methimazole, severe hepatic impairment, agranulocytosis.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.

💊 Overdose Management

Induce vomiting or gastric lavage; administer activated charcoal; monitor for bone marrow suppression.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.

🔄 Substitutes for anti-thyrox 10 tablet

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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