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methimazole and propylthiouracil, treat conditions in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, work by making it harder for the body to use iodine to make thyroid hormone, do not block the effects, thyroid hormone that was made by the body before their use was begun, methimazole and propylthiouracil are available only with a physician's prescription, dosage forms, oral, methimazole, tablets, propylthiouracil, tablets, for antithyroid agents, allergic reaction to methimazole, propylthiouracil, allergic to any other substances, foods, preservatives, dyes, use, too large a dose during pregnancy, fetus, the proper dose, with careful monitoring by the doctor, is not likely to cause problems, when breast-feeding , medicines pass into breast milk, methimazole passes into breast milk more freely and in higher amounts than propylthiouracil, a physician may allow, continue to breast-feed, dose is low, infant gets frequent check-ups, a large dose, can be necessary for, stop breast-feeding during treatment, this medicine has been used in children, in effective doses, has not been shown to cause different side effects, problems in children, in adults, teenagers this medicine has been used in teenagers, in effective doses, has not been shown to cause different side effects, problems in teenagers, in adults, elderly people, an increased chance, certain side effects during treatment, a physician may need, take special precautions, an interaction might occur, change the dose, when you are taking antithyroid agents, health care professionals, amiodarone, iodinated glycerol, potassium iodide, pima, the use, may change the effect, antithyroid agents, anticoagulants, blood thinners, the use, antithyroid agents may affect the way anticoagulants work, in my body, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, inderal, metoprolol, sotalol, the use, antithyroid agents may change the amount, beta-blockers you need, take, digitalis glycosides, the use, antithyroid agents may affect the amount, digitalis glycosides, bloodstream other medical problems, antithyroid agents, any other medical problems, liver disease , the body may not get this medicine out, the bloodstream at the usual rate, which may increase the chance, side effects , use this medicine, it more often, for a longer time, side effects, works best when there is a constant amount, blood, to help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses, more than one dose a day, best, take the doses at evenly spaced times day and night, are, take 3 doses a day, the doses should be spaced about 8 hours apart, this interferes with my sleep, other daily activities, need help in planning the best times, take my medicine, food, in my stomach may change the amount, methimazole that is able to enter the bloodstream, always get the same effects, try, take methimazole at the same time in relation to meals every day, that is, always take it with meals, always take it on an empty stomach, will be different for different patients, follow a physician's orders, the directions on the label, the average doses, dose is different, the number, tablets, take, the number, suppositories, use depends on the strength, the number, doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking antithyroid agents, for methimazole, for oral, dosage form, tablets, for treatment, hyperthyroidism, overactive thyroid, adults and teenagers, 15 to 60 milligrams, a day for up to six to eight weeks, later, lower my dose to 5 to 30 mg a day, this, taken once a day, can be divided into two doses a day, dose is based on body weight, the usual dose is 0.4 mg per kilogram, 0.18 mg per pound, body weight a day, later, lower the dose to 0.2 mg per kg, 0.09 mg per pound, body weight a day, taken once a day, can be divided into two doses a day, for treatment, thyrotoxicosis, a thyroid emergency, adults and teenagers, 15 to 20 mg every four hours, for rectal, dosage form, suppositories, for treatment, thyrotoxicosis, a thyroid emergency, adults and teenagers, 15 to 20 mg inserted into the rectum every four hours, a physician may change my dose as needed, the dose is based on body weight, the usual dose is 0.4 mg per kg, 0.18 mg per pound, body weight inserted into the rectum a day, this, used as a single dose, can be divided into two doses a day, for propylthiouracil, for oral, dosage form, tablets, for treatment, hyperthyroidism, overactive thyroid, adults and teenagers, 300 to 900 milligrams, some people may need up to 1200 mg a day, this, taken as a single dose, can be divided into two to four doses in a day, later, a physician may lower my dose to 50 to 600 mg a day, children 6 to 10 years, 50 to 150 mg a day, this, taken as a single dose, can be divided into two to four doses in a day, later, a physician may change my dose as needed, children 10 years, age and older, 50 to 300 mg a day, this, taken as a single dose, can be divided into two to four doses in a day, then, a physician may change my dose as needed, for treatment, thyrotoxicosis, a thyroid emergency, adults and teenagers, 200 to 400 mg every four hours, a physician will lower my dose as needed, newborn infants, dose is based on body weight, the usual dose is 10 mg per kilogram, 4.5 mg per pound, body weight a day, this is usually divided into more than one dose a day, for rectal, dosage forms, enemas, suppositories, for treatment, thyrotoxicosis, a thyroid emergency, adults and teenagers, 200 to 400 mg inserted into the rectum every four hours, a physician may change my dose as needed, children 6 to 10 years, 50 to 150 mg inserted into the rectum a day, this dose, used as a single dose, can be divided into two to four doses in a day, a physician may change my dose as needed, children 10 years, age and older, 50 to 300 mg inserted into the rectum a day, this dose, used as a single dose, can be divided into two to four doses in a day, a physician may change my dose as needed, newborn infants, dose is based on body weight, the usual dose is 10 mg per kg, 4.5 mg per pound, body weight inserted into the rectum, this is usually divided into more than one dose a day, a physician may change my dose as needed, if i miss a dose, almost time for my next dose, take both doses together, then go back to my regular dosing schedule, miss more than one dose, keep out of a child's reach, store away from heat and direct light, in other high-moisture areas, heat, moisture, the medicine to break down, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, a physician check my progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly, for unwanted effects, can take several days, weeks, medicine to work, do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with a physician, some medical problems may require several years, continuous treatment, before having any kind, surgery, dental surgery, emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor, dentist in charge, check with a physician right away if you get an injury, infection, illness, any kind, consult doctor before you stop taking this medicine, change the amount you are taking, being treated with antithyroid agents, after you stop treatment with it, do not have any immunizations, vaccinations, without a physician's approval, antithyroid agents may lower my body's resistance and there is a chance you might get the infection the immunization is meant to prevent, other persons living, in my household should not take, recently taken oral polio vaccine since there is a chance they could pass the polio virus on, avoid other persons who have taken oral polio vaccine, do not get close to them, do not stay, same room with them for very long, cannot take these precautions, should consider wearing a protective face mask that covers the nose and mouth, before you have any medical tests, some tests, affected by this medicine, side effects, along with its needed effects, some unwanted effects, side effects may occur, may need medical attention, check with a physician immediately, side effects occur, cough, fever, chills, continuing, severe, general feeling, discomfort, illness, weakness, hoarseness, mouth sores, pain, swelling, redness in joints, throat infection, yellow eyes, skin, side effects occur, fever, mild and temporary, skin rash , itching, backache, tarry stools , blood in urine , stools, shortness of breath, increase in bleeding, bruising, increase, decrease in urination, numbness , tingling, fingers, toes, face, pinpoint red spots on skin, swelling, feet, lower legs, swollen lymph nodes, swollen salivary glands, symptoms, overdose, changes in menstrual periods, coldness, constipation, dry, puffy skin, headache, listlessness, sleepiness, muscle aches, swelling, front, the neck, unusual tiredness , weakness, weight gain, unusual, side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, bothersome, dizziness , taste, for methimazole, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, other side effects, brand names some commonly used brand names are, tapazole, in canada propyl-thyracil, tapazole,