Tapazole
Intended to relieve hyperthyroidism by managing active thyroid hormone synthesis and supporting cardiovascular stability.
- Categories
- Thyroid Health · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Thiamazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Tapazole, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Tapazole vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Tapazole details
- Condition
- Hyperthyroidism
- Alternative names
- methimazole
- Therapeutic class
- Antithyroid Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Thiourea Antithyroid
- Contraindications
- severe bone marrow depression; history of methimazole-induced pancreatitis
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; skin rash
- Moderate side effects
- joint pain; taste disturbances; loss of hair
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- King Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Theophylline; Digoxin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
agranulocytosis, requires immediate medical attention; acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve hyperthyroidism by managing active thyroid hormone synthesis and supporting cardiovascular stability.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits thyroid peroxidase, preventing the iodination of tyrosine and synthesis of thyroid hormones.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal cutis aplasia in first trimester; propylthiouracil preferred. Breastfeeding: Monitor infant.
What you will receive
Tapazole is the originator brand name, made by King Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with King Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Thiamazole is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.