Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking methimazole as follows: Methimazole use is either contraindicated or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of easy bruising and bleeding. Platelet cells produced by the bone marrow promote clotting of blood and prevent bleeding and loss of blood. Methimazole, by virtue of potential to induce bone marrow suppression, can reduce production of platelets, thus increasing the risk for bleeding and blood loss. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking methimazole as follows: Methimazole use is either contraindicated or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of severe anemia. Red blood cells produced by the bone marrow help with carrying and delivery of oxygen to various tissues in the body. Methimazole, by virtue of potential to induce bone marrow suppression, can reduce production of red blood cells, thus increasing the risk for anemia [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking methimazole as follows: Methimazole is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted in urine by the kidneys. If liver and kidney functions are deficient, metabolism and excretion of methimazole could be slowed down, leading to compromised therapeutic benefit, increased risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medication. Methimazole use, though less common, also has potential to compromise liver and kidney functions. Be aware of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking methimazole as follows: Methimazole use is either contraindicated or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of opportunistic infections. White blood cells produced by the bone marrow help fight infections and offer immunity to the body. Methimazole, by virtue of potential to induce bone marrow suppression, can reduce production of white blood cells, thus increasing the risk for lowering immunity and contacting opportunistic [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using methimazole as follows: General allergic reactions Methimazole use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of angioneurotic edema, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. General constitutional side-effects Methimazole [...]