About Methimazole
Does your pet suffer from overactive thyroid glands, condition known as hyperthyroidism?
Get Methimazole, the best choice for your cat’s care. Methimazole helps reduce the overall thyroid hormone produced in your pet. This medication is for both dogs and cats.
Features/Use/Recommendation
Graves disease is an autoimmune disease that causes hyperactivity in the thyroid gland, and therefore results in the overproduction of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Methimazole inhibits the synthesis of these hormones by preventing iodine and peroxidase from interacting, a necessary step in the process.
Manufacturer
King Pharma
Directions
Methimazole is an oral tablet taken together with food, most often three times a day (or every eight hours). Dosage varies; consult with your veterinarian for more details.
Ingredients
Methimazole
Side Effects
Side effects occur in less than 5% of all cases, but can be serious, such as a decreased white blood cell count (agranulocytosis); contact a veterinarian immediately if your pet display signs of a sore throat. Excessive bleeding can also occur as a result of a decrease in blood platelets. Very rarely, liver failure and its ensuing complications have been associated with Methimazole.
More common side effects are skin-related, including rash, itching, hives, abnormal hair loss, and skin pigmentation. Also possible are swelling, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, loss of taste, joint or muscle aches, drowsiness, dizziness, numbness, and headache.
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