Thyroid disease:
Indications for TAPAZOLE:
Hyperthyroidism.
Adult Dosage:
Initially 15–60mg daily in 3 divided doses, depending on severity of disease. Maintenance: 5–15mg daily.
Children Dosage:
Initially 0.4mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses. Maintenance: ½ initial dose.
TAPAZOLE Contraindications:
Nursing mothers.
TAPAZOLE Warnings/Precautions:
Discontinue if agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, exfoliate dermatitis, hepatitis, or elevated liver transaminases (3xULN) occurs. Monitor prothrombin time, WBC, bone marrow function. Pregnancy (Cat.D).
TAPAZOLE Classification:
Antithyroid.
TAPAZOLE Interactions:
Potentiates anticoagulants.
Adverse Reactions:
Rash, GI disturbances, arthralgia, paresthesia, hair and taste loss, agranulocytosis, blood dyscrasias, aplastic anemia, hepatic dysfunction, drug fever, lupus-like syndrome, insulin autoimmune syndrome, periarteritis; nephritis (rare).
How Supplied:
Tabs—100
Pricing for TAPAZOLE
5mg
tablet
(Qty: 30)
Appx. price
$8
