Since thyroid hormone occurs naturally in the body, almost anyone can take levothyroxine. You should not use this medication if you have had a heart attack, a thyroid disorder called thyrotoxicosis, or an adrenal gland problem that is not controlled by treatment.
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Levothyroxine sodium is used for the following indications:
Hypothyroidism– As replacement or supplemental therapy in congenital or acquired hypothyroidism of any etiology,
except transient hypothyroidism during the recovery phase of subacute thyroiditis.
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levothyroxin - Trusted Medicine - Misspelled Drug Names
levothyroxin
Levothyroxin - The active substance - levothyroxin sodium.
Levothyroxin - synthetically manufactured thyroid hormone. At its effect is similar to a natural thyroid
hormone levothyroxin (Lt4).
levothyroxine sodium pharmacological effect. Catalytic functions of thyroid gland.
Indications
Hypothyroidism different genesis, the decline or absence of thyroid function,
prevention of recurrence after surgical treatment of nodes and malignant thyroid tumors.
Dosage
Inside 30 minutes before eating. Thyroid initial dose 0,25-0,5 pills daily; after 1-2 weeks,
the dose increased by 1 tablet per day.
Side Effects
If you show signs of overdose, worsening ischemic heart disease, diabetes, Addison disease, arrhythmia,
palpitation, weakness.
Contraindications
Hyperfunction thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), acute myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, myocarditis, pregnancy. Treatment of drug requires constant medical supervision.
Interaction
Levothyroxin reinforces the effect of antidepressants, anticoagulants.
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