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Lethyrox 75 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Hypothyroidism are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Lethyrox 75 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Lethyrox 75 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lethyrox 75 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lethyrox 75 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lethyrox 75 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Lethyrox 75 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lethyrox 75 Tablet related warnings section.
Lethyrox 75 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Lethyrox 75 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Lethyrox 75 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Lethyrox 75 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Lethyrox 75 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Lethyrox 75 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Lethyrox without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Lethyrox 75 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Lethyrox does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Lethyrox 75 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Lethyrox on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Lethyrox 75 Tablet on the Liver?
Lethyrox can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Lethyrox 75 Tablet on the Heart?
There may be severe side effects of Lethyrox on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lethyrox 75 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lethyrox 75 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lethyrox 75 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lethyrox 75 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lethyrox 75 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 Lethyrox 75 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lethyrox 75 Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lethyrox 75 Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lethyrox 75 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lethyrox 75 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Lethyrox might cause high blood pressure and increased heartbeat as well because it helps in the regulation of certain hormones such as adrenaline in our body which might affect the heartbeat and blood pressure.
Yes, Lethyrox 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.
Rarely, Lethyrox 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.
Yes, Lethyrox can cause hair loss. It is a rare side effect of this drug. The exact cause of hair loss is unknown. If you are experiencing hair loss after taking this drug, then do discuss it with your doctor.
No, Lethyrox should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
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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