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| Pronunciation |
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 (proe
pil thye oh YOOR a
sil) |
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| Foreign Brand
Names |
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| Propyl-Thyracil®
(Canada) |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antithyroid Agent |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to propylthiouracil or any other part of the
medicine.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- Early treatment of the over active thyroid gland and thyrotoxic
crisis.
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| How does it work? |
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- Prevents further production of thyroid
hormones.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Take the tablet with food.
- Take a regular intervals
around-the-clock.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not take a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- If you are taking warfarin talk with healthcare provider.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Do not use in pregnancy and do not get pregnant. Use birth control
that you can trust during and for 1 month after
therapy.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Side effects are rare.
- Nausea and vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may
help.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Ask healthcare provider about checking baby's thyroid function if you
are using this medicine and breast-feeding.
- Check blood work. Talk with healthcare provider.
- If you are taking warfarin check INR every week until stable.
- Follow up with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Fever or sore throat.
- Unusual bleeding or bruising.
- Nausea/vomiting, belly pain, feeling tired, dark urine, yellow eyes or
skin, not hungry.
- Any rash.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store in a tight container at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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