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Levothyroxine - injection

(lev-oh-thigh-rox in)

common brand names: Levothroid, Synthroid

Simular Drugs : Levothyroxine Sodium, Levothyroxine Sodium

Levothyroxine Sodium Usage: this drug is used to replace thyroid hormone, to treat an overactive thyroid and for testing thyroid gland function.

How to use Levothyroxine Sodium: this drug is given by injection in to vein or into a muscle & is usually given 1 time day before breakfast. do not stop using this medication without consulting with your doctor. Thyroid replacement therapy is usually taken for life. it drug must be mixed immediately before use. don't mix drug with diluent since later use.

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 must disappear as your body adjusts to medication. If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your physician. Symptoms of high thyroid levels include headache, chest pain, fast/irregular heartbeat, shortness about breath, trembling, sweating, diarrhea or weight loss. If you experience any of these effects, the dose of youre pill may need to be reduced. Consult your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or pharmacist.

Levothyroxine Sodium Precautions: Tell your doctor your medical history before using this drug. Avoid using thyroid pills since weight control. Caution is advised when using this drug in children because overuse may reduce child's future adult height. Consult you're pharmacist for more following details. Current information shows that it drug may be used during pregnancy. Small amounts of it drug are excreted in to breast milk. Consult you're physician before breast-feeding.

Levothyroxine Sodium drug interactions: Inform you're healthcare professional about every medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially about: warfarin, tablets that may increase heart rate or blood pressure such as decongestants or caffeine (decongestants may be found in certain over-the-counter cough-and-cold medicines), digoxin, cholestyramine, oral medicine used for diabetes, birth control pills/estrogen. don't start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Levothyroxine Sodium Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nervousness, quick heart rate, diarrhea, stomach cramps, trouble sleeping, and weight loss.

Levothyroxine Sodium special notes: Lab tests may be done periodically to monitor effectiveness of this medication.

If you missed Levothyroxine Sodium dose: If you miss dose, use this as soon as remembered; don't use if this is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose to catch up. Call you're doctor if you miss 2 or more doses in row.

Levothyroxine Sodium Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from sunlight & moisture.

Active Ingredients : Levothyroxine