Carbikem 5mg Tablet

Short Description

Carbikem 5mg Tablet is an anti-thyroid agent used to treat hyperthyroidism by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Carbikem 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It reduces the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carbikem 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carbikem 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Carbikem 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Carbikem 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Acenocoumarol Digoxin Theophylline Warfarin

Carbikem 5mg Tablet is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

Carbikem 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. You may have to stop taking it for a while if you are also taking radio-iodine as a treatment for your overactive thyroid. It may affect the level of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness. Stop taking Carbikem 5mg Tablet and Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.