Levothyroxine Na Tablets 25μg (SANDOZ) 100tab.
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Dosage form
- Tablets: 25 mcg of levothyroxine sodium in each tablet.
- Packaging: 100 tablets.
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Active ingredient
Levothyroxine sodium is a synthetic levothyroxine isomer of thyroxine.
Dosage
- Adults: the initial dose is usually 25-50 mcg per day, with a gradual increase every 2-4 weeks until the optimal dose is reached.
- Children: dosage depends on age and body weight, it is recommended to start with 12.5-50 mcg per day with subsequent adjustment.
- Directions for use: take orally in the morning on an empty stomach, 30-60 minutes before breakfast, drinking a small amount of water.
Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine sodium is a synthetic analog of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T₄), used for the treatment of various thyroid-related conditions.
Indications for Use:
- Hypothyroidism:
- Replacement therapy for insufficient thyroid hormone production.
- Euthyroid Goiter:
- Treatment of benign goiter with normal thyroid function.
- Prevention of Goiter Recurrence:
- After surgical treatment of euthyroid goiter.
- Thyroid Cancer:
- Suppressive therapy following surgical intervention.
- Thyroid Suppressive Therapy:
- As part of the complex treatment of thyrotoxicosis after achieving a euthyroid state.
Contraindications:
- Known hypersensitivity to levothyroxine sodium or any excipients in the formulation.
- Untreated thyrotoxicosis.
- Untreated adrenal insufficiency or pituitary gland insufficiency.
- Acute myocardial infarction, myocarditis, or pancarditis.
Side Effects:
- When used properly: Side effects are generally absent.
- In cases of overdose or rapid dose escalation: Symptoms of hyperthyroidism may occur, including:
- Tachycardia, arrhythmias.
- Increased sweating, insomnia, tremors, anxiety.
- Weight loss, diarrhea.
- Allergic Reactions: Rarely, skin rash or pruritus (itching).
Special Instructions:
- Before initiating treatment, exclude the presence of conditions such as ischemic heart disease, arterial hypertension, or adrenal insufficiency.
- In patients with cardiovascular diseases, the initial dose should be lower, and dose adjustments should be made under close medical supervision.
- During pregnancy and lactation, therapy with levothyroxine should be continued, but combination with antithyroid drugs is contraindicated.
- Consult a healthcare provider before starting levothyroxine sodium to determine the optimal dosage and exclude potential contraindications. Self-medication is strongly discouraged and may lead to adverse effects.
