NeoMercazole Mechanism of Action

carbimazole

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Zuellig Pharma

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Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics: Carbimazole is a thyroid reducing agent.
Pharmacokinetics: Carbimazole is rapidly metabolised to methimazole. The mean peak plasma concentration of methimazole is reported to occur one hour after a single dose of carbimazole. The apparent plasma half-life of methimazole is reported as 6.4 hours.

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