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All Details About Thyrodip 20mg Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Thyrodip 20mg Tablet
Description:
Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 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.
Directions For 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. Thyrodip 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.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 themOrdinary side effects of Thyrodip
- 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thyrodip 20mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thyrodip 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Thyrodip 20mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Thyrodip 20mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Thyrodip 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Severe liver disorder is a contraindication; consult your doctor.
Severe liver disorder is a contraindication; consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Can I just stop taking Thyrodip 20mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet take to work?
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Thyrodip 20mg Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Can Thyrodip 20mg Tablet cause hair loss?
Thyrodip 20mg Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Thyrodip 20mg Tablet or replacing Thyrodip 20mg Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.
Who should not take Thyrodip 20mg Tablet?
You should not take Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Thyrodip 20mg Tablet.
My sister is taking Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet when she has sore throat?
Highly rarely, Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
How does Thyrodip 20mg Tablet affect children?
The effectiveness and side effects of Thyrodip 20mg Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet therapy?
If you have started taking Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet cause any liver problems?
Affirmative, Thyrodip 20mg Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Thyrodip 20mg Tablet?
No, it is advisable not to take Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet take to work?
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Thyrodip 20mg Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Can Thyrodip 20mg Tablet cause hair loss?
Thyrodip 20mg Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Thyrodip 20mg Tablet or replacing Thyrodip 20mg Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement and hair loss reverses.
Who should not take Thyrodip 20mg Tablet?
You should not take Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Thyrodip 20mg Tablet.
My sister is taking Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet when she has sore throat?
Highly rarely, Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
How does Thyrodip 20mg Tablet affect children?
The effectiveness and side effects of Thyrodip 20mg Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet therapy?
If you have started taking Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet cause any liver problems?
Affirmative, Thyrodip 20mg Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 20mg Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Thyrodip 20mg Tablet?
No, it is advisable not to take Thyrodip 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 Thyrodip 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. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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