Methimazole

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Methimazole

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  • 5 mg (sold per tablet)
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Methimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism in cats. Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). It is also used before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment. It has largely replaced propylthiouracil in this treatment process since it has a lower incidence of adverse side effects. Methimazole requires a prescription from your veterinarian, and is sold per tablet. Hyperthyroidism is a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. Methimazole inhibits the production of thyroid hormones.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

WHAT IS METHIMAZOLE?
Methimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism in cats. It is used to treat overactive thyroid. This product is also used before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment. It has largely replaced propylthiouracil in this treatment process since adverse side effects. Methimazole requires a prescription from your veterinarian, and is sold per tablet.
FOR:
Cats

HOW DOES METHIMAZOLE WORK?

BENEFITS:
•Effectively treats hyperthyroidism in cats

•Rapid results

•Sold per tablet
SIDE EFFECTS:
If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving Methimazole and seek emergency veterinary medical attention: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; swelling of the lips; tongue or face; hives). Stop giving and contact your veterinarian at once if your pet develops any of these serious side effects: fever, chills, body aches; easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, blood in the urine or stools;,severe blistering, peeling, and skin rash, nausea, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice. Other less serious side effects may occur. Continue giving and talk to your veterinarian if your pet experiences headache, drowsiness, dizziness, mild nausea or vomiting, itching, muscle, joint, or nerve pain, swelling, hair loss. Other side effects may also occur.

INSTRUCTIONS

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Methimazole can be given with or without food. For cats of all weights, the initial dose varies from 2.5-5mg 2 or 3 times a day. Periodic blood testing is required to monitor liver function and for any toxic effects on blood cells.
DIRECTIONS:
Use As Directed

DOSAGE

DOGS:
•DO NOT USE!
CATS:
•All Weights: The initial dose varies from 2.5-5 mg two or three times a day. Periodic blood testing is required to monitor liver function and for any toxic effects on blood cells.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS:
1. What is the most important thing I should know about this product?

2. How does this product work?

3. How should this product be given?

4. What should I be cautious of with this product?

5. What ingredients are in this product?
ANSWERS:
1. The usual initial dose for cats is 5mg every 8 to 12 hours. Do not give to pregnant or nursing animals. Methimazole can increase the risk of bleeding. It can lower the blood cells that help fight infections. Your veterinarian will need to give blood tests on a regular basis to make sure these blood cells do not get too low. Do not give the pet a “live” vaccine while the pet is on this medication.  If the medication is stopped, the symptoms will reappear.

2. Hyperthyroidism is a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. Methimazole inhibits the production of thyroid hormones.

3. This product can be given with or without food. For cats of all weights, the usual initial dose varies from 2.5-5mg two or three times a day. Periodic blood testing is required to monitor liver function and for any toxic effects on blood cells.

4. Blood tests must be done to check for proper dosage. Do not use in pregnant or nursing animals. Do not give your pet a live vaccine while giving Methimazole. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet develops signs of an infection.

5. The active ingredient in Methimazole is Methimazole (5 mg). Other ingredients include Lactose Monohydrate, Povidone, Talc, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Corn Starch.

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