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What is the generic name for Methimazole?
What is the generic name for Methimazole?
- Tapazole
- Antithyroid drug
- Methimazole (correct)
- Hyperthyroidism
What is the trade name for Methimazole?
What is the trade name for Methimazole?
- Thyroid hormone
- Tapazole (correct)
- Antithyroid drug
- Methimazole
What is the classification of Methimazole?
What is the classification of Methimazole?
Antithyroid drug
Methimazole is administered to adults at an initial dose of ______ mg/day.
Methimazole is administered to adults at an initial dose of ______ mg/day.
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What is one of the actions of Methimazole?
What is one of the actions of Methimazole?
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Which of the following is NOT a use for Methimazole?
Which of the following is NOT a use for Methimazole?
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Methimazole is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to antithyroid products.
Methimazole is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to antithyroid products.
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What are some adverse effects of Methimazole?
What are some adverse effects of Methimazole?
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What is one nursing implication for administering Methimazole?
What is one nursing implication for administering Methimazole?
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Study Notes
Methimazole Overview
- Generic Name: Methimazole
- Trade Name: Tapazole
Classification
- Drug Class: Antithyroid drug
Dosage Information
- Adults: Start with 15-60 mg/day orally in three doses; maintenance is 5-15 mg/day
- Pediatrics: Initial dose of 0.4 mg/kg/day orally; maintenance is approximately half the initial dose
Mechanism of Action
- Primary Action: Inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormones, helping to manage thyroid-related conditions
Indications
- Clinical Uses: Effective for treating hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, and thyrotoxic crisis
Contraindications
- Considerations: Not suitable for individuals with allergies to antithyroid products and during pregnancy; caution advised in cases of bone marrow depression
Adverse Effects
- Potential Reactions: May cause paresthesias, neuritis, vertigo, drowsiness, depression, skin rashes, and gastrointestinal distress
- Other Effects: Loss of taste, nephritis, myalgia, edema, lymphadenopathy, and drug fever
Nursing Implications
- Administration Guidelines: Administer in three equal doses per day; breastfeeding is discouraged while on this medication
- Patient Advice: Inform the patient about the increased risk of bleeding; confirm the patient's pregnancy status before initiation of therapy
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