Clinical reference
Antithyroid agent · Antithyroid agent · Endocrinology, Pediatrics
Methimazole is an antithyroid agent used for hyperthyroidism. Tablets 5, 10 mg. Readily crosses placental membranes and distributes into breast milk; maternal doses ≤20 mg/24 hr are considered safe, but insufficient data for doses >20 mg/24 hr. Switch to maintenance dose when patient is euthyroid. Administer all doses with food. Acute hepatic failure and…