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Manufacturer: Sandoz K.K.
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Shelf life: Usually 3 years from the date of production. The exact date should be specified on the packaging.
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Store at a temperature of 15°C to 30°C.
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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.
- Tablets of 25 mcg sodium levothyroxine.
- Packaging: 100 tablets (10 blisters of 10 tablets)
