HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS 9-VALENT VACCINE

Levothyroxine Sodium

Levothyroxine Sodium is a type of thyroxine which enhances the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and the usage and assembly of glycogen stores. It also stimulates protein synthesis. It is likewise involved with usual metabolism, development, and growth. These impacts are controlled at the cellular level by the thyroxine metabolite, tri-iodothyronine.

This drug is an oral and injectable prescription thyroid hormone medication that is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) symptoms and other conditions. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development, especially in children. Enough thyroid hormone levels are important in maintaining normal mental health and physical activity, especially in children. If the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or if it is removed by surgery, a low thyroid hormone level can occur naturally and it is a kind of drug that may be recommended by most doctors and specialists all over the world.

Levothyroxine Sodium is used in the following conditions:

  • Myxedema coma
  • Replacement therapy in hypothyroidism
  • TSH suppression

Do not use Levothyroxine Sodium in people with the following conditions:

  • Untreated hyperthyroidism
  • Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency
  • Acute MI

Levothyroxine Sodium may have the following side effects:

  • Nervousness
  • Excitability
  • Tremor
  • Muscle weakness
  • Fatigue
  • Cramps
  • Sweating
  • Heat intolerance
  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Insomnia
  • Tachycardia
  • Anginal pain
  • Hypertension
  • Thyrotoxic crisis
  • Heart failure
  • Coma

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Patients with heart diseasedisease
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Epilepsy
  • Pre-existing myasthenia syndrome
  • Long-standing hypothyroidism
  • Elderly
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation

 

Interactions

Levothyroxine Sodium may interact with the following medicines:

  • Reduced absorption withiron
  • Antacids
  • Bile acid sequestrants
  • Carbamazepine
  • Phenytoin
  • Phenobarbital
  • Ketamine
  • Epinephrine
  • May increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin

If you think you have used Levothyroxine Sodium more than the usual dosage, please seek medical help immediately.

  • Increased BP
  • Fever
  • Tachycardia
  • Agitation
  • Arrhythmias
  • Anxiety states
  • Hyperkinesis
  • Confusion

 

Available Brands:

  • Eltroxin
  • Eurolev
  • Euthyrox
  • Thydin
  • Zaliana

 

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