Thyrocab 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It reduces the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
You should take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. But, before taking it report to doctor if you have any known allergy to this medication. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the levels of blood cells in your blood. Remember to inform doctor if you experience unexplained bleeding, fever, or general illness. Your doctor may advice for monitoring of liver function.
Ordinary side effects of Thyrocab 20mg Tablet include itching, headache, nausea, joint pain, and GI upset. If side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor. Forever use as directed to minimize risks and ensure safe use.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Thyrocab 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Thyrocab
Itching
Headache
Nausea
Joint pain
Gastrointestinal disturbance
Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood)
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Thyrocab 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thyrocab 20mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thyrocab 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Thyrocab 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Thyrocab 20mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Thyrocab 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Thyrocab 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Severe liver disorder is a contraindication; consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Can I just stop taking Thyrocab 20mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Thyrocab 20mg Tablet even if you start feeling better. You may have to take it for several months depending on your investigations. The duration of the treatment will continue till the thyroid hormone levels return to normal. This duration may vary from six months to 18 months. Your doctor will decide when the treatment should be stopped.
How long does Thyrocab 20mg Tablet take to work?
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Thyrocab 20mg Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Can Thyrocab 20mg Tablet cause hair loss?
Thyrocab 20mg Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Thyrocab 20mg Tablet or replacing Thyrocab 20mg Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.
Who should not take Thyrocab 20mg Tablet?
You should not take Thyrocab 20mg Tablet if you have serious liver disorder or serious blood disorder. You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are allergic to Thyrocab 20mg Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Thyrocab 20mg Tablet.
My sister is taking Thyrocab 20mg Tablet for overactive thyroid gland. She frequently gets sore throat and stops and restarts the treatment again and again. Is there any risk if she continues to take Thyrocab 20mg Tablet when she has sore throat?
Highly rarely, Thyrocab 20mg Tablet interferes with the bone marrow and causes a drastic drop in white blood cells. These white blood cells are a part of the body's defense against bacterial infections, such as sore throats. So, a sore throat can sometimes be the first clue that Thyrocab 20mg Tablet is affecting the bone marrow. Your sister should contact her doctor and get a blood test. If a blood test shows her white blood cell count to be normal, then she can continue Thyrocab 20mg Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
How does Thyrocab 20mg Tablet affect children?
The effectiveness and side effects of Thyrocab 20mg Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Thyrocab 20mg Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.
I have been taking warfarin, so will it have any effect on Thyrocab 20mg Tablet therapy?
If you have started taking Thyrocab 20mg Tablet, the dose of warfarin may need adjustment. You should consult your doctor and get your bleeding time checked so that the dose can be adjusted according to the results of the investigations.
Even if my liver is normal, can Thyrocab 20mg Tablet cause any liver problems?
Affirmative, Thyrocab 20mg Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Thyrocab 20mg Tablet can be the yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice). It may also cause abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, etc. If you notice jaundice, you should discontinue Thyrocab 20mg Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Thyrocab 20mg Tablet?
No, it is advisable not to take Thyrocab 20mg Tablet during pregnancy as it may cause abnormalities in your baby. You should consult your doctor because if your thyroid hormone levels are not controlled, the chances of birth defects in your baby are much more. In case Thyrocab 20mg Tablet is the only option for you, your doctor will prescribe the lowest possible dose, which will be regulated according to your condition. You can stop it 3-4 weeks before delivery to reduce the chances of complications in your baby.
Can I just stop taking Thyrocab 20mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Thyrocab 20mg Tablet even if you start feeling better. You may have to take it for several months depending on your investigations. The duration of the treatment will continue till the thyroid hormone levels return to normal. This duration may vary from six months to 18 months. Your doctor will decide when the treatment should be stopped.
How long does Thyrocab 20mg Tablet take to work?
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Thyrocab 20mg Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Can Thyrocab 20mg Tablet cause hair loss?
Thyrocab 20mg Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Thyrocab 20mg Tablet or replacing Thyrocab 20mg Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement and hair loss reverses.
Who should not take Thyrocab 20mg Tablet?
You should not take Thyrocab 20mg Tablet if you have serious liver disorder or serious blood disorder. You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are allergic to Thyrocab 20mg Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Thyrocab 20mg Tablet.
My sister is taking Thyrocab 20mg Tablet for overactive thyroid gland. She frequently gets sore throat and stops and restarts the treatment again and again. Is there any risk if she continues to take Thyrocab 20mg Tablet when she has sore throat?
Highly rarely, Thyrocab 20mg Tablet interferes with the bone marrow and causes a drastic drop in white blood cells. These white blood cells are a part of the body's defense against bacterial infections, such as sore throats. So, a sore throat can sometimes be the first clue that Thyrocab 20mg Tablet is affecting the bone marrow. Your sister should contact her doctor and get a blood test. If blood test shows her white blood cell count to be normal, then she can continue Thyrocab 20mg Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
How does Thyrocab 20mg Tablet affect children?
The effectiveness and side effects of Thyrocab 20mg Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Thyrocab 20mg Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.
I have been taking warfarin, so will it have any effect on Thyrocab 20mg Tablet therapy?
If you have started taking Thyrocab 20mg Tablet, the dose of warfarin may need adjustment. You should consult your doctor and get your bleeding time checked so that the dose can be adjusted according to the results of the investigations.
Even if my liver is normal, can Thyrocab 20mg Tablet cause any liver problems?
Affirmative, Thyrocab 20mg Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Thyrocab 20mg Tablet can be yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice). It may also cause abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, etc. If you notice jaundice, you should discontinue Thyrocab 20mg Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Thyrocab 20mg Tablet?
No, it is advisable not to take Thyrocab 20mg Tablet during pregnancy as it may cause abnormalities in your baby. You should consult your doctor because if your thyroid hormone levels are not controlled, chances of birth defects in your baby are much more. In case Thyrocab 20mg Tablet is the only option for you, your doctor will prescribe the lowest possible dose, which will be regulated according to your condition. You can stop it 3-4 weeks before delivery to reduce chances of complications in your baby.
Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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