Drug Groups

approved

Description

An imidazole antithyroid agent. Carbimazole is metabolized to methimazole, which is responsible for the antithyroid activity. [PubChem]

Indication

For the treatment of hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis. It is also used to prepare patients for thyroidectomy.

Pharmacology

Carbimazole is a carbethoxy derivative of methimazole. Its antithyroid action is due to its conversion to methimazole after absorption. It is used to treat hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis.

Affected Organisms

Protein Binding

85%

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