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Tapazole Indications, Dosage, Storage, Stability - Methimazole
Tapazole Indications, Dosage, Storage, Stability - Methimazole
INDICATIONS
Tapazole is indicated in the medical
treatment of hyperthyroidism.
Longterm therapy may lead
to remission of the
disease. Tapazole may be used to ameliorate hyperthyroidism in preparation
for subtotal thyroidectomy
or radioactive iodine therapy. Tapazole is also used when thyroidectomy
is contraindicated or not advisable.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Tapazole is administered orally. It is usually given in 3 equal
doses at approximately 8- hour intervals.
Adult
The initial daily dosage
is 15 mg for mild hyperthyroidism,
30 to 40 mg for moderately severe hyperthyroidism,
and 60 mg for severe hyperthyroidism,
divided into 3 doses at 8-hour intervals. The maintenance dosage
is 5 to 15 mg daily.
Pediatric
Initially, the daily dosage
is 0.4 mg/kg of body weight
divided into 3 doses and given at 8-hour intervals. The maintenance
dosage is approximately
½ of the initial
dose.
HOW SUPPLIED
Tapazole® Tablets, are available in:
The 5-mg tablets (UC5385) are white
in color, round, beveled, scored, and debossed with “J94”. They
are available as follows:
The 10-mg tablets (UC5386) are white
in color, round, beveled, scored, and debossed with “J95”. They
are available as follows:
Store at controlled room
temperature, 59° to 86° F( 15° to 30° C).
CAUTION— Federal (USA) law
prohibits dispensing without prescription.
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