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Thyroxine Sodium Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Hypothyroidism. The alternative uses of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Thyroxine Sodium Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Thyroxine Sodium Tablet related warnings talks about Thyroxine Sodium Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Thyroxine Sodium Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Thyroxine Sodium Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Thyroxine is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Thyroxine.
What is the effect of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet on the Kidneys?
Thyroxine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet on the Liver?
Thyroxine may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet on the Heart?
There may be severe side effects of Thyroxine on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
Thyroxine Sodium Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thyroxine Sodium Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Thyroxine Sodium Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Thyroxine Sodium Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Thyroxine Sodium Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Thyroxine Sodium Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Thyroxine Sodium Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Thyroxine Sodium Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Thyroxine Sodium Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Thyroxine Sodium Tablet with alcohol.
Yes, Thyroxine is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as flushing, muscle weakness, headache, and sweating. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Thyroxine might cause menstrual changes or irregularities. However, the exact cause menstrual changes are unknown. If you are experiencing menstrual changes after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor.
No, Thyroxine is not a steroid. It contains thyroxine which is a type of naturally occurring thyroid hormone that plays a major role in metabolic, growth, and development.
Yes, Thyroxine can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Thyroxine is a brand name of thyroxine and it comes in the form of a tablet. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of diseases that arises due to deficiency of thyroid hormones such as hypothyroidism, pituitary TSH suppression, stupor, Hashimoto's disease, myxedema coma, and goiter.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levo-T® (levothyroxine sodium)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 769-770