Thyroid drug Carbimazole news side effects: If you also take thyroid medicine then be careful. Some new side effects have been found in the chemical Carbimazole, used in thyroid medicine, which can be quite dangerous for health. Consuming this medicine can greatly reduce the number of white blood cells in the body, which increases the risk of serious infection. Due to reduction in white cells, the body loses the power to fight viruses, fungus or bacteria and sometimes it even becomes fatal.
Not only this, a warning has also been given regarding the commonly used antibiotic drug Doxycycline. In which it has been said that taking this medicine can cause the risk of mental illnesses. In such a situation, the Drug Regulatory Organization (CDSCO) and the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) have directed all the states and union territories that the pharmaceutical companies should write these bad effects of the medicines in the form of strict safety warnings on the prescription information and packets of these medicines.
This decision has been taken after a national level review of side effects related to medicines. Let us know in detail…
Which two medicines have dangerous side effects?
Dangerous side effects have been seen in carbimazole (salt), a drug used to treat thyroid and especially hyperthyroidism, and the infection drug doxycycline.
What side effects have been found in carbimazole?
Because of this, the possibility of a serious and rare disease, Agranulocytosis, has been seen. In this disease, the white blood cells in the body are greatly reduced, due to which the risk of serious infection increases.
What could be its initial symptoms?
Side effects of carbimazole may include high fever, sore throat, frequent or unexplained infections.
Under what names is Carbimazole available in the market?
These thyroid medicines are commonly available in the market under the names Neo-Mercazol, Thyrocab, Anti Thyrox, Carbizol Tablet, Carbin, Carbidose.
Why is doxycycline given?
This medicine is often prescribed for respiratory infections, acne, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary infections and many other diseases. Now some mental health related side effects will also be clearly written on the packet of this medicine.
What are its new side effects?
Earlier, side effects like stomach problems and allergy to sunlight were seen after consuming this medicine, but now symptoms of mental problems are also seen in it. Taking this medicine can cause problems like restlessness, nervousness, irritability, tension, dizziness etc.
Under which brand names is it available in the market?
This infection medicine is available in the market with the names Doxycycline, Valdoxy, Dox100, Doxymycin, Diclin, Padoxy, Doxycina, Doxylab etc.
Now strict warning will be issued
Let us tell you that both these medicines are commonly used for thyroid and infections across the country. Most doctors prescribe these to patients. Both these medicines already have some side effects and they are also written on the medicines, but now more strict warnings will be given.
The government says that this step is for the safety of patients. The medicines are still safe and effective when taken correctly, but if any unusual symptoms appear, it is important to contact a doctor immediately.
Patients will now get clear information about the potential risks of the medicine, while doctors will also be able to advise and monitor patients about these warning symptoms.
