Thyrox 88 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Hypothyroidism are some of its major therapeutic uses. Thyrox 88 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Thyrox 88 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Thyrox 88 Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Thyrox 88 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Thyrox 88 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Thyrox 88 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Thyrox 88 Tablet related warnings section.
Thyrox 88 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Thyrox 88 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Thyrox 88 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Thyrox 88 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Thyrox 88 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 88 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Thyrox Tablet is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Thyrox 88 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Thyrox Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Thyrox 88 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Thyrox Tablet rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Thyrox 88 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 88 Tablet on the Heart?
Thyrox Tablet can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
Thyrox 88 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 88 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Thyrox 88 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Thyrox 88 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 88 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Thyrox 88 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 88 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Thyrox 88 Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Thyrox 88 Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Thyrox 88 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Thyrox 88 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
5 Years of Experience
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