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| Drug Name |
LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM |
| Active Ingredient(s) |
LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM |
Form(s) and
Strength(s) Available |
TABLET; ORAL:0.025MG
;0.050MG ;0.075MG
;0.088MG ;0.112MG
;0.125MG ;0.15MG ;0.175MG
;0.1MG ;0.2MG ;0.3MG |
Product Information / Press Release Levothyroxine is a synthetic (man-made) version of the principle thyroid hormone, thyroxine (T4), that is made and released by the thyroid gland. Thyroid hormone increases the metabolic rate of cells of all tissues in the body. In the fetus and newborn, thyroid hormone is important for the growth and development of all tissues including bones and the brain. In adults, thyroid hormone helps to maintain brain function, food metabolism, and body temperature, among other effects.
Prescribed For: Levothyroxine is approved to treat hypothyroidism and to suppress thyroid hormone release in the management of cancerous thyroid nodules and growth of goiters. In addition, Synthroid, Levoxyl and Levothroid also are prescribed with anti-thyroid drugs, for example methimazole (Tapazole), to manage thyrotoxicosis (high thyroid hormone levels due to over-activity of the thyroid gland). Thyrotoxicosis may result in the growth of goiters and/or hypothyroidism.
Manufacturers URL : www.mylanpharms.com
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