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Methimazole Tablet Description
Methimazole is a medication that is used to treat cats for hyperthyroidism. Veterinarians prefer this drug for treating overactive thyroids. This medication is not a cure, but a treatment.
Sold per tablet.
Which animals/pets is Methimazole Tablet for?
For use in cats.
Methimazole Tablet uses
Features of Methimazole:
- Works as a preventative for heart failure, heart enlargement, and organ damage
- Results can be achieved quickly after starting treatment
- Often used prior to radioactive iodine treatments or thyroid surgeries
- Protects kidneys for cats who are receiving cisplatin chemotherapy
- Effectively treats hyperthyroidism symptoms
What does Methimazole Tablet do?
Hyperthyroidism takes place when thyroid hormones are overproduced by the thyroid gland. Methimazole controls or inhibits thyroid hormone production, which reduces hyperthyroidism symptoms.
Methimazole Tablet side effects
Adverse reactions to Methimazole typically occur in the first 3 months of use and are often reduced when a smaller dose is initiated, slowly building to the full dose over the course of those 3 months. If your cat has any of the following reactions or any other unusual signs, speak with your veterinarian:
- Bleeding
- Bruising
- Fever (103ºF or greater)
- Drowsiness
- Myasthenia gravis (trouble swallowing and severe muscle weakness), in rare instances
- Signs of undiagnosed kidney disease
- Lethargy
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite
- Liver issues (which may include vomiting, decreased appetite, lethargy, yellowing of the eyes, skin, or gums, dark urine, and facial itching leading to bleeding and/or scratching
Methimazole Tablet ingredients
This anti thyroid drug contains 5 mg of Methimazole
Methimazole Tablet overdose: What to do?
Immediately contact your closest emergency animal hospital.
What to know before using Methimazole Tablet
Nursing mothers, pregnant women, and women who could become pregnant should always use gloves if they handle Methimazole tablets or the bodily fluids and/or litter of cats treated with this drug.
How is Methimazole Tablet sold?
Single 5 or 10 mg tablet
Manufacturer
GenPharm Inc, Par Pharmaceutical, Heritage or other generic brand
Tips for using Methimazole Tablet
Cats with hyperthyroidism, also known as Graves disease, often have high metabolic rates and could show symptoms of thyroid problems, including:
- Heart murmur
- Labored breathing
- Poor coat
- Rapid heart rate
- Irregular bowel movement and/or urination frequency
- Increased thirst and/or appetite
- Muscle weakness
- Weight loss
Overview
Methimazole is not FDA approved for use in veterinary medicine; however, it is commonly accepted for veterinarians to use this medication in cats.
The usual dose in cats is 5mg per cat every 8-12 hours.
Blood tests are repeated every 3-4 weeks until the proper maintenance dose is reached, then blood testing is repeated every 3-6 months.
This medication is needed for life. If the medication is discontinued, the symptoms will reappear.
Main Ingredients
This anti thyroid drug contains 5 mg of Methimazole.
Other ingredients include: Lactose Monohydrate, Povidone, Talc, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Corn Starch.
Know the signs of hyperthyroidism in cats. Click hypothyroidism in cats
