SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) is prescribed by the physicians for the patients with the condition of Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone synthesis). SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) can be used as a hormone replacement therapy for the thyroid dysfunction and also for the hormonal imbalances. SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) is also used for the prevention and treatment of the goitre (thyroid gland enlargement) caused by the side effect of the radiotherapy and chemotherapy of the thyroid related pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions like thymic dysplasia.
Who should not take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine)?
You should not take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) if you have had a heart attack and or coronary artery disease and using blood thinners like aspirin and Warfarin with amiodarone, diseases or tumours of pituitary gland, a history of diabetes taking medication for the same or the insulin. If you have untreated thyroid disorder like thyrotoxicosis or an adrenal gland problem that is not controlled by the medical treatment you should not take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine). SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) should not be used as a primary or adjunctive therapy in a weight gain or loss therapy. If you are taking anti-hypercholesterolemic medications like colestipol, cholestyramine you must avoid taking SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine). If you are taking antacids like magnesium and aluminium salts, sucralfate or the Iron or ferrous salts, sodium polystyrene Sulfate you should not take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) concomitantly as it can cause decreased absorption or uptake. To counteract these problems, you can take the SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) before four hours or after four hours of the intake of these drugs. If you are epileptic disorders and taking Lithium, you must SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine), as it can affect the uptake and iodine metabolism.
SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) Side Effects:
SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) may sometimes cause mild, moderate and even severe side effects like the heart failure, adrenal insufficiency, hypoglycaemia and even coma. Some times SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) can cause temporary and reversible hair loss, shortness of breath, sleeping disorders, fever, malaise, nervousness, weight loss or gain, irritability, menstrual disorders with irregularities, edema in the extremities.
How should I take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine)?
The recommended adult dosage for the SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) is 100 – 125 mcg/day but the dosage adjustment depends up on the age of the patient and the associated disease conditions. The following instruction should be followed to take the SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) – 100 - 125 mcg/day for the adult of 70 kg: (1) Take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) Take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water. Keep taking SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. To treat your disease or keep you away from getting these symptoms, you have to take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) as often and in the way SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine)?
Take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
You can take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) preferably in the empty stomach, as SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) is absorbed maximally in the empty stomach.
For SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
Do not take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) for a long period of time, as it can cause bone loss disorders.
Occasionally, partial hair loss may occur during the first few months of SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) therapy, but this is usually temporary and reversible.
It is important to take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
You must notify your health care provider if you become pregnant while taking SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine). It is likely that your dose of SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) will need to be increased while you are pregnant.
Do not stop taking SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
It may take several weeks you can notice an improvement in your symptoms after taking SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine).
Store SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) as per the instructions on the label.
You should not take the Over-The-Counter (OTC) drugs that include the vitamins, Herbal supplements, calcium, sodium salts while taking SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) without consulting your Physician.
Do not stop taking suddenly SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) as it can cause adverse effects.
SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) is categorized as Pregnancy – A drug and it is quite safe to use during pregnancy and it can cause no harm to the unborn foetus.
If you are breast feeding mother you can take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) as it can cause no harm to the feeding infant.
If you suspect any abnormal or subclinical body reactions after taking SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) try to perform Liver Function Test and Renal Function Tests immediately.
Keep SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) away from the reach of the children and Pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine)?
Take the missed dose of SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine)?
The side-effects of overdose of SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) usually appear after four to six hours. If you experience unusual or bothersome problems after taking SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine), please seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine)?
SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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