Dosing Guidlines for Adults

Drug Detail for Adult Drugs


Methimazole

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Antithyroid Drugs


General Toxicity Notes
Excreted Unchanged %
7
Half-Life (NormalESRD) hours
3-6/Unchanged
Plasma Protein Binding %
None
Volume of Distribution L/kg
0.6
Dose for Normal Renal Function
5-20 mg tid
Second Dose
Adjustment for Renal Failure Method
D
Adjustment for Renal Failure GFR, mL/min >50 [Recommended Level]
100% [B]
Adjustment for Renal Failure GFR, mL/min 10-50 [Recommended Level]
100% [B]
Adjustment for Renal Failure GFR, mL/min <10 [Recommended Level]
100% [B]
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: IHD
IHD: None, [D]
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: PD
PD: None, [D]
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: CRRT
CRRT: Dose for GFR 10-50, [D]
References
Jansson R, Lindstr&#246; m B, Dahlberg PA. Pharmacokinetic properties and bioavailability of methimazole. Clin Pharmacokinet. 1985; 10: 443-50. [PMID: 4042519]
Toxicity Notes