Thyrox 150 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Hypothyroidism are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Thyrox 150 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Thyrox 150 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Thyrox 150 Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Thyrox 150 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Thyrox 150 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Thyrox 150 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Thyrox 150 Tablet related warnings section.
Thyrox 150 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Thyrox 150 Tablet in conditions like Heart Disease. Other contraindications of Thyrox 150 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Thyrox 150 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Thyrox 150 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Thyrox 150 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Thyrox 150 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Thyrox Tablet is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Thyrox 150 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Thyrox Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Thyrox 150 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Thyrox Tablet rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Thyrox 150 Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Thyrox Tablet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Thyrox Tablet only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Thyrox 150 Tablet on the Heart?
Thyrox Tablet can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
Thyrox 150 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thyrox 150 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Thyrox 150 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Thyrox 150 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Thyrox 150 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Thyrox 150 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Thyrox 150 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Thyrox 150 Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Thyrox 150 Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Thyrox 150 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Thyrox 150 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Thyrox Tablet can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Thyrox Tablet might cause nausea and vomiting, this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
The dose of Thyrox Tablet may vary from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. You are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. The oral form of Thyrox Tablet has to be taken at least half an hour before the meal because the presence of food might affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, diabetes mellitus, and epilepsy.
Rarely, Thyrox Tablet causes fever. The exact cause of fever is unknown. If you are experiencing high fever after taking this drug then try to take mild antipyretic medicine such as paracetamol even after this fever is not relieved then discuss it with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Thyrox Tablet is not a steroid. It contains thyroxine which is a type of naturally occurring thyroid hormone that plays a major role in metabolic, growth, and development.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levo-T® (levothyroxine sodium)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 769-770