Levothyroxine Orion
Levothyroxine Orion is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat thyroid diseases and disorders, acting like the natural hormones your body makes.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your exact dose based on your tests; generally, you'll start with a low dose that is slowly increased. For infants with congenital hypothyroidism, the starting dose can be 10–15 micrograms per kg for the first 3 months.
Method
Take one tablet daily in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before breakfast, with a small amount of liquid, like half a glass of water. For infants, the tablet should be crushed and mixed with a small amount of water just before their first meal.
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose; do not take more than prescribed, as higher doses can cause serious side effects.
Possible Side Effects
- •Irregular or fast heartbeat
- •Chest pain
- •Headache
- •Muscle weakness or cramps
- •Flushing (red face, feeling hot)
- •Fever
- •Menstrual problems
- •Increased pressure in the head (pseudotumor cerebri)
- •Trembling
- •Restlessness
- •Sleep problems
- •Sweating
- •Weight loss
- •Diarrhea
- •Hair loss
- •Severe allergic reactions, which may include swelling of the face or throat (angioedema), rash, or hives. Seek medical attention immediately if these occur.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to levothyroxine or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have untreated adrenal or pituitary gland problems, or too much thyroid hormone.
- Do not take if you have recently had a heart attack, heart muscle inflammation, or inflammation affecting all parts of your heart.
- Always tell your doctor about all other medicines you take, including over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal products, as they can affect Levothyroxine Orion.
- Do not use this medicine for weight loss if your thyroid function is normal; it can cause serious and life-threatening side effects.
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- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, have heart problems, severe or long-term thyroid underactivity, or are very thin or have a large goiter, as your dose may need adjustment.