6.2.2 Antithyroid drugs
CSM warning: Neutropenia and agranulocytosis
Bone marrow suppression is a rare, but serious adverse effect of carbimazole.- Patients should be asked to report symptoms and signs suggestive of infection, especially sore throat.
- A white blood cell count should be performed if there is any clinical evidence of infection.
Carbimazole should be stopped promptly if there is clinical or laboratory evidence of neutropenia.
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100 tablet |
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100 tablet |
- First Line Drugs
- Second Line Drugs
- Specialist Initiated Drugs
- Specialist Only Drugs
- Mixed Status