Levothyroxine Orion
Levothyroxine Orion is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat thyroid diseases and dysfunctions by acting like your body's natural thyroid hormones.
Form
tabletti
Strength
125 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Levothyroxine sodium
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will prescribe an individual dose for you, usually starting low and gradually increasing it every 2-4 weeks until the right dose is found.
Method
Take one dose 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.
Important
The maximum daily dose for treatment can be up to 300 micrograms, as determined by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Irregular or fast heartbeat
- •Chest pain
- •Headache
- •Muscle weakness or cramps
- •Flushing (hotness and redness in the face)
- •Fever
- •Vomiting
- •Menstrual problems
- •Pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure inside the skull)
- •Tremors
- •Restlessness
- •Sleep problems
- •Sweating
- •Weight loss
- •Diarrhea
- •Hair loss
RARE
- •Allergic reactions such as swelling of the face or throat, rash, or hives.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to levothyroxine or any other ingredients.
- Do not take if you have untreated adrenal gland or pituitary gland problems, or an overactive thyroid that is not being treated.
- Do not take if you have recently had a heart attack, heart muscle inflammation, or inflammation affecting all parts of the heart.
- Do not use this medicine for weight loss; it is ineffective for this purpose if your thyroid levels are normal and can cause dangerous side effects, especially if combined with other weight loss drugs.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems like chest pain, heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or high blood pressure, as these must be treated and controlled before starting this medicine.