DESCRIPTION
Thyroxine sodium is a generic name for a synthetic thyroid hormone drug that addresses low levels of naturally occurring thyroxine or T4. There are generally three conditions for which people might be prescribed thyroxine sodium. Hypothyroidism or very low levels of T4 could indicate its use. People with the autoimmune disorder Hashimoto’s thyroiditis also take this drug. A person born without a functioning thyroid or who has had this gland removed via surgery or radioactive iodine needs replacement of T4, too. This medication is prescribed in tiny amounts, usually measured in micrograms. It is often taken in the morning, though some people split their doses. Thyroxine sodium can only be swallowed with plain water, and it needs to be taken on an empty stomach or at least two hours after eating. Patients should not eat for a half hour to an hour after they take a dose of this drug. It’s important to be aware that food or juice can seriously affect the integrity of the medication and result in a persistence of hypothyroidism.
CATEGORIES
Thyroid Hormones
COMPOSITION
Thyroxine sodium 50mcg
INDICATION
This medication is a thyroid hormone, prescribed for hypothyroidism, and thyroid cancer.
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FOOD INTERACTIONS
avoid alcohol
SIDE EFFECTS
Nervousness, excitability, tremor, muscle weakness, cramps, increased sweating, flushing, heat intolerance, headache, insomnia, rapid heart rate, palpitations, chest pain, excessive weight loss, menstrual irregularities, diarrhea and vomiting.