SYNTHROID® (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, for oral use Initial U
Without thyroid hormone, your body cannot function properly, which may result in poor growth, slow speech, lack of energy, excessive tiredness, constipation, weight
Levothyroxine is contraindicated in patients with untreated subclinical (suppressed serum TSH level with normal T3 and T4 levels) or overt
LEVOTHYROXINE (lee voe thye ROX een) treats low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism) in your body
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency; Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions
Start Levothyroxine Sodium capsules at the full replacement dose in otherwise healthy, non-elderly individuals who have been hypothyroid for only a short time (such as a few months)
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP contain synthetic crystalline L-3,3',5,5'-tetraiodothyronine sodium salt [levothyroxine (T4) sodium]
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every Levothyroxine is contraindicated in patients with uncorrected adrenal insufficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5
It works by replacing thyroid hormone that is normally produced by the body
Adults at risk for atrial fibrillation or with underlying cardiac disease
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levels) or overt thyrotoxicosis of any etiology and in patients with Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone
5-25 mcg increments q4-6weeks until euthyroid
Levothyroxine is contraindicated in patients with untreated subclinical Seizures have occurred in a child ingesting 18 mg of levothyroxine
Dose may differ with individuals based on age, the presence of cardiovascular disease, tolerance, side effects, and blood levels of thyroid hormone
The 25 mcg tablets are orange, capsule-shaped, Seizures occurred in a 3-year-old child ingesting 3
It may also be used to treat and prevent certain types of thyroid tumors
Levothyroxine is dosed in micrograms
vomiting, diarrhea, appetite changes, weight changes
Dosage & Route
Synthroid (levothyroxine) Tylenol (acetaminophen) Vitamin B Complex 100 (multivitamin) Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) Xanax (alprazolam) Zinc (zinc sulfate) Zyrtec (cetirizine) Magnesium glycinate disease interactions vomiting, diarrhea, appetite changes, weight changes
The synthetic form has fewer adverse effects on the gastrointestinal tract
Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency Seizures occurred in a 3-year-old child ingesting 3