Methimazole
Brand names: Tapazole
Drug class: Thyroid Hormone Synthesis Inhibitor
Prescription only
What is methimazole used for?
- Goiter
- Thyroid crisis
Methimazole is indicated: In patients with Graves’ disease with hyperthyroidism or toxic multinodular goiter for whom surgery or radioactive iodine therapy is not an appropriate treatment option To ameliorate symptoms of hyperthyroidism in preparation for thyroidectomy or radioactive iodine therapy.
Methimazole price
Generic: From $0.070 each, about $2.11 for 30 (5 mg tablet).
Brand: No brand price listed.