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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Thyroxine Sodium Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
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 high blood pressure and increased heartbeat as well because it helps in the regulation of certain hormones such as adrenaline in our body which might affect the heartbeat and blood pressure.
Yes, Thyroxine can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Thyroxine along with ibuprofen.
Yes, Thyroxine might cause nausea and vomiting, this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
Thyroxine contains thyroxine which is a synthetic form of naturally occurring thyroid hormone that is produced by the thyroid gland (butterfly gland) in our body. It works by restoring the normal levels of thyroxine in the body whose deficiency is resulting in the disease or disorder. Thyroid hormone helps in the synthesis and regulation of certain hormones (adrenaline and dopamine). It also helps in breaking down (Metabolism) the proteins and processing carbohydrates and vitamins which maintains body weight along with growth and development. In this way Thyroxine works in restoring the normal levels of this hormone which our body requires to complete these essential tasks.
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