Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
Initial: 15-60 mg PO daily divided TID. Maintenance: 5-15 mg daily.
Pediatric Dose
0.4 mg/kg/day PO divided every 8 hours.
Renal Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Hepatic Adjustment
Use caution.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
D - Avoid in 1st trimester (use PTU instead); preferred in 2nd/3rd.
Lactation Safety
Compatible (monitor infant thyroid function).
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
Common Adverse Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Hepatotoxicity
- Rash