Carbimazole
- OralCarbimazoleNeo-Mercazole
- Mechanism of Action
- Prevents utilization of iodine by the thyroid by inhibiting thyroperoxidase-catalysed iodination of tyrosine residues within the thyroid
Suspected to have immunosuppressive effects by affecting signaling pathways between thyroid cells and T cells.
Clinical Use
- Indication
- Hyperthyroidism, either as a sole agent or prior to surgery / radioiodine.
- Adverse Effects