Methimazole: Gourmeds Chew Tabs

Methimazole is a human drug, used for the medical management for hyperthyroidism. Methimazole inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormones by interfering with metabolic steps involving iodine incorporation and the formation of iodothyronine.

Methimazole has no effect on pre-existing circulating or stored thyroid hormones and it has no effect on supplemented thyroid hormones.

One of the dosage forms available for Methimazole is Gourmeds Chewable Tablets. A Wedgewood Pharmacy exclusive. Gourmeds ® tasty, chewable tablets contain natural, food-grade ingredients in fish and chicken flavors that pets love. Gourmeds are available for the most commonly prescribed compounded preparations, and may make administering compounded preparations easy for pet owners.

Methimazole may be prescribed for:

• Hyperthyroidism

Prescribed for: 

• Cats

Cats:

Methimazole currently is the drug of choice to treat feline hyperthyroidism. It has largely replaced propylthiouracil for this purpose due to the lower incidence of adverse side-effects. Treatment with methimazole is a form of medical management for hyperthyroidism; it does not cure the condition.

Cats being treated with methimazole should be monitored closely for the first three months. They should receive a CBC, platelet count, serum T4 every two to three weeks; liver function and ANA testing may be performed as needed.

Endogenous circulating T4 levels should be reduced in one to three weeks. After the animal is stabilized on the medication, T4 levels should be followed every three to six months.

Precautions:

• Wash hands after handling or wear gloves
• (Store at room temperature)
• (HAZARDOUS - HANDLE AND DISPOSE OF PROPERLY)
• Medications dispensed from Wedgewood Pharmacy are not for use in food or food-chain animals.