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Propylthiouracil Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is propylthiouracil ?
- What are the possible side effects of propylthiouracil ?
- What is the most important information I should know about propylthiouracil ?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking propylthiouracil ?
- How should I take propylthiouracil ?
- What happens if I miss a dose ?
- What happens if I overdose ?
- What should I avoid while taking propylthiouracil ?
- What other drugs will affect propylthiouracil ?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking propylthiouracil ?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to propylthiouracil, or if you are breast-feeding a baby.
If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests:
- liver problems; or
- a blood disorder.
FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use propylthiouracil if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
Propylthiouracil can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use propylthiouracil while you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take propylthiouracil ?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Propylthiouracil can be taken with or without food.
Use propylthiouracil regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
Propylthiouracil can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. Your blood may need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.
Contact your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms, easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums), loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, mouth sores, or unusual weakness.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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