Thyroxine Sodium 100 Mcg

Hypothyroidism: Used for the treatment of an underactive thyroid gland, a condition known as hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine is a synthetic version of thyroxine. You take Thyroxine Sodium 100mcg tablets to replace the thyroxine that your thyroid gland cannot produce and prevent the symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Take the capsule or tablet in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 30 to 60 minutes before eating breakfast. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not cut, chew, or crush it.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

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Thyroxine Sodium should not be used for the treatment of obesity or for the purpose of losing weight. This medicine is not effective for weight reduction. If taken in large amounts, Thyroxine Sodium may cause serious unwanted effects. Hypothyroidism can sometimes cause infertility in men and women. Thyroxine Sodium should not be used for the treatment of infertility unless it is caused by hypothyroidism. For patients with diabetes: It is very important that you keep track of your blood or urine sugar levels as instructed by your doctor. Check with your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your sugar levels. If you think you have become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor right away. You may need a larger dose of Thyroxine Sodium while you are pregnant. Women who are post-menopausal or who use this medicine for a long time may have some bone loss, which could lead to osteoporosis. Talk with your doctor if you have questions or concerns about this. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.

Product Information: Thyroxine Sodium sodium intravenous injection, Thyroxine Sodium sodium intravenous injection. Fresenius Kabi USA LLC (per FDA), Lake Zurich, IL, 2019. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/Thyroxine Sodium/ Product Information: NOVOTHYROX(R) oral tablets, Thyroxine Sodium sodium oral tablets. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, 2008. Micromedex Drug information Database

Thyroid hormones exert their physiologic actions through control of DNA transcription and protein synthesis. Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine Sodium (T4) diffuse into the cell nucleus and bind to thyroid receptor proteins attached to DNA. This hormone nuclear receptor complex activates gene transcription and synthesis of messenger RNA and cytoplasmic proteins. The physiological actions of thyroid hormones are produced predominantly by T3, the majority of which (approximately 80%) is derived from T4 by deiodination in peripheral tissues.

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