Medithyrox
Medithyrox is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat thyroid diseases and disorders, mimicking the body's natural thyroid hormone.
Form
tabletti
Strength
88 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Levothyroxine sodium
Manufacturer
Uni-Pharma Kleon Tsetis Pharmaceutical Laboratories S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your individual dose based on tests, usually starting with a low dose and gradually increasing it over 2-4 weeks until the target dose is reached.
Method
Take Medithyrox by mouth once daily in the morning on an empty stomach (at least 30 minutes before breakfast), preferably with a small amount of liquid (e.g., half a glass of water).
Important
The maximum daily dose for preventing tumor growth in thyroid cancer patients is typically 150-300 micrograms.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Rapid or irregular heartbeat
- •Chest pain
- •Headache
- •Muscle weakness or cramps
- •Flushing (warmth and redness in the face)
- •Fever
- •Vomiting
- •Menstrual disorders
- •Tremors
- •Restlessness
- •Insomnia
- •Sweating
- •Weight loss
- •Diarrhea
RARE
- •Rash
- •Hives
- •Swelling of face or throat (angioedema)
Important Warnings
- Do not take Medithyrox if you are allergic to levothyroxine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have an untreated disorder of the adrenal or pituitary gland, or untreated overproduction of thyroid hormones (thyrotoxicosis).
- Do not take if you have an acute heart condition, such as a heart attack or inflammation of the heart.
- Do not use Medithyrox with anti-thyroid medicines if you are pregnant.
- Do not use thyroid hormones for weight loss. It will not reduce weight if your thyroid hormone levels are normal, and can cause serious side effects if the dose is too high.
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- Inform your doctor or laboratory personnel if you are taking biotin, as it can affect the results of thyroid hormone laboratory tests.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and aluminium reduce absorption. (updated 6.11.2023)