THYROMED 50

Overview

THYROMED 50 (Levothyroxine Sodium (T4)) is a man-made form of the thyroid hormone. It is used to treat hypothyroidism. It is also used to treat or prevent goitre (enlarged thyroid gland), which can be caused by hormone imbalances, radiation treatment, surgery, or cancer. THYROMED 50 is manufactured as 50mcg tablets that contain 50mcg of levothyroxine sodium (T4) and excipients.

Levothyroxine Mechanism of Action

Levothyroxine is made from thyroxine, the naturally occurring thyroid hormone. It acts to increase the metabolic rate of cells and tissues in the body, maintain brain function, metabolize food, and regulate temperature. It acts on thyroid hormone receptors, (thyroid hormone response elements) to exert its effects. Even though T4 is the major hormone produced in the thyroid gland, the majority of it is converted to T3 which exerts the physiologic effects that are observed.

THYROMED 50 Dosage

As prescribed by the physician.

THYROMED 50 (Levothyroxine Sodium) Side Effects

Hyperthyroidism palpitations, nausea, insomnia, weight loss, hypertension, increased appetite.

THYROMED 50 (Levothyroxine Sodium) Interactions

Antacids, cholestyramine, calcium carbonate, ketamine, tricyclic antidepressants, colestipol.