Levoxin tablets for the treatment of hypothyroidism

Levoxin 0.1 mg tablet, which is also called levothyroxine 0.1 tablet, is used in the treatment of hypothyroidism. It is forbidden to sell this pill without a doctor’s prescription. Levothyroxine tablets are available in different dosages and different brands. The prices of Iranian and foreign levothyroxine tablets are different, and the foreign version is certainly more expensive. By using this pill, you can prevent and treat goiter and thyroid cancer. In order to buy levothyroxine tablets, you should go to reputable pharmacies with a doctor’s prescription. It is better to take this medicine on an empty stomach in the morning half an hour to an hour before breakfast and avoid taking medicines that interfere with the absorption of levothyroxine for 4 hours after.

What is hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland is unable to produce enough thyroid hormones. Loss of appetite, cold intolerance, dry and rough skin, weak and brittle hair, weakness and fatigue, constipation and muscle cramps are among the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Statistics show that 2 out of every 100 people have this disease. This disease can be detected and treated easily by doing a blood test. To treat hypothyroidism, doctors usually prescribe levothyroxine tablets. Prevention and treatment of goiter and thyroid cancer are other benefits of using Levoxine tablets.

Important points regarding Levoxin 0.1 mg tablets

Pay attention to the following:

• If you forget to take a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember, but if the time you remember is at the same time as taking the next dose, take only one dose and avoid doubling the dose and take the rest as usual. do.
• Before any surgery, even dental surgery or any emergency treatment, inform the treating physician about the use of levothyroxine tablets.
• If you are taking any type of medication, inform your doctor before taking levothyroxine.
• Taking appropriate amounts of this pill during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not shown any side effects, but it is still better to talk to a doctor about this.
• In cases where the patient is unable to eat the pill, the prescribed amount of the pill can be crushed and dissolved in about 5 to 10 cc of water and used immediately.

How to take levothyroxine tablets

Each Levoxin tablet contains 0.1 mg of levothyroxine sodium. The correct dose of each drug is determined by the doctor, but the usual dose of this drug is as follows:

• The usual dose in hypothyroidism is 7 mcg/kg/day. In severe hypothyroidism, the treatment starts with a dose of 12.5-25 mcg/kg/day, which can be gradually increased by 25 mcg per day every 2-4 weeks, along with the necessary tests, until the TSH reaches a normal level. reach
• Children: It is recommended to calculate the drug dose based on body weight.
• Elderly: In people over 50 years of age, treatment starts with 25-50 mcg/day, and if needed, the amount of medicine is increased every 6-8 weeks until reaching the desired level.
• Cardiac patients: In people over 50 years of age, treatment starts with a dose of 12.5-25 mcg/day, and if needed, the amount of medicine is increased every 4 to 6 weeks until reaching the desired level.

This medicine should be kept away from moisture and at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius.

What are the side effects of levothyroxine?

By taking this pill, the following side effects may be observed:

• Weight gain or loss
• Headache
• Vomit
• diarrhea
• Change in appetite
• Fever
• Changes in the menstrual cycle
• Sensitivity to heat
• hair loss
• joint’s pain
• Leg cramps

Some of the side effects caused by Levoxin tablets may be serious. Therefore, if you observe symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, hives, itching, skin rashes, flushing, stomach pain, nausea, and swelling of hands and feet, be sure to consult a doctor.

Drug interactions of Levoxin tablets

Levothyroxine can interact with many medications. Therefore, before starting to take this medicine, consult your doctor about other medicines you are using. This pill has the most important interactions with the following drugs or supplements, which must be taken at least 4 hours apart:

• Antacids
• Bile acid relievers
• Ion exchange resins such as sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• Proton pump inhibitors
• Phenobarbital
• Rifampin

In addition to the mentioned drugs, supplements such as iron, calcium, aluminum and magnesium, as well as vitamin C can also interfere with Levothyroxine tablets. There are also foods that may interfere with Levoxin tablets: coffee, grapefruit juice, alcohol, soy products, walnuts, and dietary fiber.

last word

In the end, we emphasize that you should never stop taking Levoxin tablets without consulting your doctor. The exact dosage of this pill should be determined by the doctor for each person individually, taking into account the thyroid test. Sudden discontinuation of this pill may have adverse effects. Therefore, if necessary, it should be gradually reduced. You can put your questions about the use of this pill at the end of this article and wait for your answer from the doctors active in the positive green group.