Thyronor 25 mcg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.11 (3 x 35: ৳ 116.55)
Strip Price: ৳ 38.85
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levothyroxine sodium |
| Company | Nuvista pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Therapeutic Class
- Thyroid drugs & hormone
Indications
- Replacement therapy in hypothyroidism
- Suppression of TSH levels
- Suppression of goitrogenic effects of other drugs
- Diagnostic aid in suppression tests
Pharmacology
- Contains synthetic Levothyroxine
- Identical to the natural hormone T4
- About 30% of T4 converted to much more active T3
- TBG is the major carrier of T4
- Enterohepatic circulation of Thyroid hormones
- Liver is the major site of degradation of Thyroid hormones
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose adjustments in 12.5-25 mcg increments
- Severe hypothyroidism initial dose 12.5-25 mcg/day
- Pediatric starting dose 10-15 mcg/kg/day
- Incremental dose adjustments for different age groups
Interaction
- Concurrent use of tri/tetracyclic antidepressants
- Addition of Thyronor to antidiabetic or insulin therapy
Contraindications
- Untreated subclinical or overt Thyrotoxicosis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Uncorrected Adrenal failure
Side Effects
- Adverse reactions associated with therapeutic overdose
- Symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to overdose
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category A
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Adrenocortical insufficiency in pituitary gland function
- Careful dose adjustments in patients with cardiovascular disease
- Adjustment of dosage with marked change in body weight
Overdose Effects
- Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism
- Cerebral embolism, shock, coma, and death reported
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children