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Levothyroxine - oral

(lee-voe-thye-rox-een)

common brand names: Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid

Warning: it medication should not be used either alone or in combination with diet meds to treat obesity or for weight loss because serious, even life-threatening, effects could occur. large doses of this med, especially with diet pills, may cause symptoms of toxicity. watch the Side Effects & Overdose sections for more information.

Simular Drugs : Levothyroxine Sodium, Levothyroxine Sodium

Levothyroxine Sodium Usage: Levothyroxine is used to replace the hormone that is normally produced by thyroid gland for a condition known as hypothyroidism. it is important to have adequate levels of thyroid hormone in your bloodstream in order for various organ systems in your body to function properly. this medication is used to treat other types about thyroid disorders as well (e.g., certain types of goiters, thyroid nodules, thyroiditis, & thyroid cancer).

How to use Levothyroxine Sodium: Take this tablet on an empty stomach. Its usually taken as single daily dose before breakfast. since kid who cannot swallow whole tablets, crush the tablet and mix at 1 or two teaspoons (5 or 10 ml) of water, & give using spoon or dropper as soon as possible after preparation. do not store mixture for later use. do not mix crushed tablets in soybean infant formula. Consult your pharmacist for more info. you're physician may need to adjust your dosage based on some your medical condition, your response to therapy & you're laboratory test results. do not stop taking it medication without consulting with your healthcare professional. Replacement therapy is usually taken for life. this may take few weeks before you notice an improvement in youre symptoms.

Levothyroxine Sodium side effects: Symptoms of low thyroid levels include fatigue, muscle aches, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, slow heart rate, sensitivity to cold, or dry brittle hair that tends to fall out easily. These symptoms should disappear as some your body adjusts to medication. If they persist or become bothersome, notify your pharmacist promptly. Headache, nervousness, trembling, sweating, increased appetite, diarrhea, weight loss or insomnia may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your your pharmacist promptly. at rare instances, some hair loss may occur during first several months of starting this drug. this effect is usually temporary as your body adjusts to this medication. If this effect persists or worsens, notify youre pharmacist promptly. Tell you're healthcare professional immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, shortness about breath. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any about these very unlikely but serious side effects: seizures. An allergic reaction to it drug is unlikely, but seek immediate healthcare professional attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre healthcare professional or pharmacist.

Levothyroxine Sodium Precautions: this drug should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult some your pharmacist or healthcare professional if you have: overactive thyroid conditions (e.g., thyrotoxicosis), a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction), adrenal gland problems (e.g., uncorrected adrenal insufficiency). don't use thyroid meds since weight control. Before using this medication, tell some your healthcare professional or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart problems (e.g., HBP, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease), diabetes, male or female infertility problems, bone loss disease (e.g., osteoporosis), other hormone disorders (e.g., hypothalamic/pituitary hormone deficiencies, autoimmune polyglandular syndrome), other thyroid problems (e.g., nontoxic diffuse goiter, nodular thyroid disease), blood clotting disorders, any allergies. Notify your physician or dentist that you are taking it medication prior to any surgery. Caution is advised when using it drug in children because overuse may reduce the child's future adult height. Consult your doctor for details. Caution is advised when using this drug in elderly because they may be more sensitive to effects about drug. Current information shows that it drug may be used during pregnancy. Tell youre healthcare professional if you pregnant because your dose will have to be adjusted. Small amounts of it drug pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Levothyroxine Sodium med interactions: Before using it medication, tell youre physician or pharmacist of every prescription & nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: warfarin, digoxin, estrogen products (including estrogen-containing birth control pills), diabetes medicines (e.g., insulin, glipizide, rosiglitazone), amiodarone, iodide (including radiographic contrast agents containing iodine), lithium, anti-thyroid agents (e.g., methimazole, propylthiouracil), androgens/anabolic steroids, glucocorticoids (e.g., dexamethasone, prednisone), high dose salicylates (e.g., aspirin), phenobarbital, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), beta blockers (e.g., propranolol), antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, maprotiline, sertraline), cytokines (e.g., interferon-alpha, interleukin-2), growth hormones, ketamine, theophylline. cash labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) because they can contain ingredients such as decongestants or caffeine that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your doctor of safe use about these products. Certain medicines may decrease absorption of this med into you're bloodstream. Therefore, take levothyroxine 4 hours apart from: calcium supplements, iron supplements, aluminum, calcium or magnesium antacids, simethicone, cholestyramine, colestipol, sucralfate, sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Certain foods may decrease absorption of this med when taken at the same time. Take levothyroxine separately from: soybean flour (soybean infant formula), walnuts, dietary fiber. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Levothyroxine Sodium Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: excessive sweating, extreme nervousness, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, seizures.

Levothyroxine Sodium special notes: Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., thyroid function tests) should be done periodically to monitor the effectiveness of this medication. Inform your doctor if you change to a different brand of thyroid hormone.

If you missed Levothyroxine Sodium dose: If you miss dose, take it as soon as you remember. If Its near clock about the next dose, skip missed dose and resume you're usual dosing schedule. don't double the dose to catch up. Call your doctor if you miss two or more doses in row.

Levothyroxine Sodium Storage: Store at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light & moisture. Brief storage between 59 & 86 degrees F (15 & 30 degrees C) is permitted. don't store at the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from child & pets.

Active Ingredients : Levothyroxine