Lancashire and South Cumbria
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6 Endocrine system
06-02-02 Antithyroid drugs

Carbimazole
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Tablets 5mg, 20mg

CSM warning: neutropenia and agranulocytosis

Manufacturer advises of the importance of recognising bone marrow suppression induced by carbimazole and the need to stop treatment promptly.

Warn patients that if a sore throat develops, in the first 6-8 weeks of therapy they should stop treatment and seek medical advice.

Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update Feb 2019: Carbimazole: increased risk of congenital malformations; strengthened advice on contraception
Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update Feb 2019: Carbimazole: risk of acute pancreatitis

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Iodide with iodine
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Also known as Lugol's solution

Thyrotoxicosis (pre-operative).


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Propylthiouracil
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Tablets 50mg

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Iodine containing preparations non-acute use
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Link  LSCMMG: Iodine Containing Preparations

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