Carbimazole Flashcards

1
Q

Class of Carbimazole

A

Anti-thyroid drugs

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2
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Mechanism of carbimazole (think enzyme)

A

— thyroid peroxidase —> — iodisation of tyrosyl residues —> — coupling of iodotyrosines

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3
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Indication for Carbimazole

A

Hyperthyroidism

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4
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Contraindication for Carbimazole

A

Blood disorders

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5
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Side effects of carbimazole

A
  • agranulocytosis

- neutropenia

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6
Q

Carbimazole is mostly excreted via

A

Urine

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