Levotyroxin

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Published: 2021-11-01T10:10:10+00:00

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What is Levotyroxin

Levotyroxin is a replacement for a hormone normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Levotyroxin is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own.
Levotyroxin treats hypothyroidism. Levotyroxin is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), which can be caused by hormone imbalances, radiation treatment, surgery, or cancer.
Levotyroxin may also be used for purposes not listed in Levotyroxin guide.

Levotyroxin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

fast or irregular heart rate;
fever, hot flashes, sweating;
sleep problems (insomnia);
changes in your menstrual periods; or
vomiting, diarrhea, appetite changes, weight changes.

Common side effects may include mild hair loss.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Levotyroxin dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Hypothyroidism:

Oral:
The initial dose is 12.5 to 50 mcg orally once a day. The dosage can be increased in 12.5 to 25 mcg/day increments every 2 to 4 weeks. In older patients or in younger patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, the dosage should be increased in 12.5 to 25 mcg increments every 3 to 6 weeks.
Few patients require doses higher than 200 mcg. Inadequate response to doses higher than 200 mcg is rare and may suggest malabsorption, poor patient compliance and/or drug interactions.
Parenteral: The usual IV or IM dose is 50 to 75% of the oral dose.

Usual Adult Dose for TSH Suppression:

Oral:
The initial dose is 50 mcg orally once a day. The dosage may be increased in 25 to 50 mcg increments every 2 to 4 weeks. The typical maintenance dose is 100 to 200 mcg orally once a day.
Parenteral: The usual IV or IM dose is 50 to 75 % of the oral dose.

Usual Adult Dose for Thyroid Suppression Test:

Oral: 2.6 mcg/kg/day for 7 to 10 days.
Parenteral: The usual IV or IM dose is 50 to 75% of the oral dose.

Usual Adult Dose for Myxedema Coma:

Initial dose: 300 to 500 mcg IV bolus administered one time.
Maintenance dose: 75 to 100 mcg IV once a day until the patient can be converted to oral therapy.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Hypothyroidism:

Congenital hypothyroidism:
Neonatal:
Oral: 10 to 15 mcg/kg/day; if patient is at risk for development of cardiac failure, begin with a lower dose. In severe cases of hypothyroidism, a higher initial dose of 12 to 17 mcg/kg/day may be considered.
IV or IM: 50% to 75% of the oral dose
Oral:
0 to 3 months: 10 to 15 mcg/kg orally once per day; if the infant is at risk for development of cardiac failure use a lower starting dose of approximately 25 mcg/day; if the initial serum T4 is very low (less than 5 mcg/dL) begin treatment at a higher dosage of approximately 50 mcg/day.
3 to 6 months: 8 to 10 mcg/kg or 25 to 50 mcg orally once per day
6 to 12 months: 6 to 8 mcg/kg or 50 to 75 mcg orally once per day
1 to 5 years: 5 to 6 mcg/kg or 75 to 100 mcg orally once per day
6 to 12 years: 4 to 5 mcg/kg or 100 to 125 mcg orally once per day
12 years: 2 to 3 mcg/kg or greater than or equal to 150 mcg orally once per day
Patients in which growth and puberty are complete: 1.7 mcg/kg orally once per day.
For chronic or severe hypothyroidism: 25 mcg orally once per day and increase dosage as needed in increments of 25 mcg every 2 to 4 weeks until the desired effect is achieved.
Comment:
- Hyperactivity in older children may be minimized by starting at one-quarter of the recommended dose and increasing each week by that amount until the full dose is achieved (4 weeks).
-The relative bioavailability between the injection and oral products has not been established. Therefore, caution should be used when switching patients from oral products to the injection as accurate dosing conversion has not been studied.
-A prospective randomized crossover study demonstrated that Levotyroxin and an AB-rated generic L-T4 are not bioequivalent for patients less than 3 years of age with severe congenital hypothyroidism.
Parenteral:
The usual IV or IM dose is 50 to 75% of the oral dose.

Active ingredients: Levothyroxine

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Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Almox
ALMOX Liquid / 125mg per 5ml (60ml units)		$0.22	Alkem Laboratories
ALMOX 125 MG DRY SYRUP 1 bottle(s) (30 ML dry syrup each)		$0.25	Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Almox 250mg Capsule		$0.04	Alkem Laboratories Ltd
ALMOX 250MG CAPSULE 1 strip(s) (10 capsules each)		$0.43	Alkem Laboratories Ltd
ALMOX Capsule/ Tablet / 250mg (10 units)		$0.50	Alkem Laboratories
ALMOX Capsule/ Tablet / 500mg (10 units)		$0.77	Alkem Laboratories
Almox 250mg Tablet DT		$0.09	Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Almox 0.5% w/v EYE-DPS / 10ml		$0.95
ALMOX 500 MG CAPSULE 1 strip(s) (10 capsules each)		$0.96	Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Almox 500mg Capsule		$0.10	Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Berlthyrox
Cynocuatro
Eurolev
Euthyrox N
Eutroid L
Goldshield Levothyroxine
L Thiroxin Berlin-Chemie
L- Thyrolevi
L-Thyrox HEXAL
L-Thyroxin AL
L-Thyroxin Berlin
L-Thyroxin Farmak
L-Thyroxin beta
L-Thyroxin-Na AbZ
L-Thyroxine Sandoz
Letrox
Levolet
LEVOLET tab 750 mg x 10's		$1.81	Ikon
LEVOLET tab 250 mg x 10's		$0.69	Ikon
LEVOLET tab 500 mg x 10's		$1.25	Ikon
Levothyrox
Levothyroxine
100 mcg	90	$30.31	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
100 mcg	90	$30.31	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
112 mcg	30	$7.00
112 mcg	90	$31.68	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
112 mcg	90	$34.87	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
112 mcg	100	$31.88	USA
125 mcg	90	$32.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
125 mcg	90	$39.40	USA
125 mcg	90	$39.64	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
137 mcg	30	$21.45	USA
137 mcg	90	$32.90	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
137 mcg	90	$33.01	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
137 mcg	90	$33.09	Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mcg	90	$32.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mcg	90	$36.34	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mcg	100	$35.76	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mcg	100	$40.38	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
175 mcg	90	$39.35	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
175 mcg	90	$39.75	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
175 mcg	90	$71.48	USA
200 mcg	30	$9.00
200 mcg	90	$34.82	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
200 mcg	90	$38.22	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
25 mcg	28	$20.78	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
25 mcg	84	$44.52	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
25 mcg	90	$24.58	Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
25 mcg	90	$27.84	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
25 mcg	90	$32.40	USA
25 mcg	100	$45.05	USA
300 mcg	30	$25.45	USA
300 mcg	100	$53.73	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
300 mcg	100	$53.73	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
50 mcg	84	$50.31	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
50 mcg	90	$23.00	USA
50 mcg	90	$28.20	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
75 mcg	90	$30.17	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
75 mcg	90	$32.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
75 mcg	90	$37.40	USA
75 mcg	100	$27.00	USA
75 mcg	100	$58.41	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
88 mcg	30	$7.00
88 mcg	90	$30.93	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
88 mcg	90	$31.00	Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
88 mcg	90	$34.23	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
88 mcg	100	$56.11	USA
Synthroid 0.05 mg Tablet		$0.06
Synthroid 0.2 mg Tablet		$0.09
Synthroid 0.175 mg Tablet		$0.11
Levothyroxine 100 mcg tablet		$0.20
Levothroid 50 mcg tablet		$0.30
Levothroid 88 mcg tablet		$0.33
Levothroid 150 mcg tablet		$0.36
Unithroid direct 100 mcg tablet		$0.42
Unithroid direct 200 mcg tablet		$0.42
Unithroid direct 88 mcg tablet		$0.42
Levoxyl 25 mcg tablet		$0.45
Levothyroxine Sodium 75 mcg tablet		$0.47
Levothyroxine Sodium 100 mcg tablet		$0.50
Levoxyl 75 mcg tablet		$0.52
Unithroid 150 mcg tablet		$0.55
Levoxyl 112 mcg tablet		$0.61
Synthroid 50 mcg tablet		$0.65
Synthroid 75 mcg tablet		$0.72
Synthroid 125 mcg tablet		$0.84
Levothyroxine sodium powder		$159.12
Levothyroxine 50 mcg x 28's		$1.33
Levothyroxine Actavis
Levothyroxine Clinipharm
Levothyroxine Mercury Pharma
Levothyroxine Na
Levothyroxine Nycomed
Levothyroxine P & D
Levothyroxine Sodium Vale
Levothyroxine Teva
Levothyroxine natrium Uni-Pharma
Levothyroxine solution
Levotiroteg
Levotiroxina Northia
Levotiroxina Puntanos
Levotiroxina Sodica American Generics
Levotiroxina Sódica
Levotiroxina Sódica Ratiopharm
Levotiroxina Teva
Medithyrox
Mercury Pharma Levothyroxine
Neothyron
Soloxine
0 .1mg	250	$19.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .1mg	250	$19.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .2mg	250	$21.49	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .2mg	250	$21.49	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .3mg	250	$26.49	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .3mg	250	$26.49	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .5mg	250	$34.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .5mg	250	$34.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .8mg	250	$45.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .8mg	250	$45.99	Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Synthyroid
Synthyroxine
Syntroxine
T4
Tamidan
Thiroyd
Thyrax
Thyrax 100 mcg x 100's		$12.22
Thyrax Duotab
Thyroid-S
Thyronorm (12.5 mg)
25 mcg	100 Tablet	$1.71
Thyronorm 50mcg Tablet		$0.01	Abbott India Ltd
Thyronorm 25 mcg Tablet		$0.02
Thyronorm 50 mcg Tablet		$0.02
Thyronorm 62.5mcg Tablet		$0.02	Abbott India Ltd
THYRONORM Capsule/ Tablet / 100mcg (100 units)		$1.48	Abbott India
THYRONORM tab 50 mcg x 100's		$1.64	Abbott
100 mcg x 100's		$1.75
Thyronorm 125mcg TAB / 100		$1.93
THYRONORM 125 MCG TABLET 1 packet(s) (100 tablets each)		$2.09	Abbott India Ltd
THYRONORM tab 125 mcg x 100's		$2.34	Abbott
THYRONORM tab 12.5 mcg x 50's		$1.11	Abbott
Thyronorm (125mg)
125 mg	100 Tablet	$1.95
25 mcg	100 Tablet	$1.71
Thyronorm 25mcg Tablet		$0.02	Abbott India Ltd
Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet		$0.02
Thyronorm 150mcg Tablet		$0.02	Abbott India Ltd
THYRONORM Capsule/ Tablet / 75mcg (100 units)		$1.46	Abbott India
50 mcg x 100's		$1.64
THYRONORM 75 MCG TABLET 1 packet(s) (100 tablets each)		$1.72	Abbott India Ltd
125 mcg x 100's		$1.93
THYRONORM tab 25 mcg x 100's		$2.07	Abbott
THYRONORM 62.5 MCG TABLET 1 packet(s) (100 tablets each)		$2.31	Abbott India Ltd
THYRONORM tab 62.5 mcg x 50's		$1.04	Abbott
Thyrorich
Thyrorich 25mcg Tablet		$0.02	Primus Pharmaceuticals
Thyrorich 125mcg Tablet		$0.02	Primus Pharmaceuticals
THYRORICH TABLET 150MCG 1 packet(s) (100 tablets each)		$1.76	Primus Pharmaceuticals
THYRORICH 50MCG TABLET 1 packet(s) (100 tablets each)		$1.27	Primus Pharmaceuticals
Thyrosit
Thyrowin
25 mcg	100 Tablet	$0.77
Thyrowin 50mg Tablet		$0.07	Abbott India Ltd
THYROWIN 50MCG TABLET 1 packet(s) (100 tablets each)		$0.91	Abbott India Ltd
Thyroxin
Thyroxine Actavis
Thyroxine-Lam Thong
Tirogal
Tivoral
Tozot
You Xian

Levotyroxin - Frequently asked Questions

Can Levotyroxin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

What other drugs will affect Levotyroxin?

Many other medicines can be affected by your thyroid hormone levels. Other medicine may also increase or decrease the effects of Levotyroxin.

Many drugs can interact with Levotyroxin and not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Tell your doctor about all medications you use, start using, or stop using during your treatment with Levotyroxin. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Give a list of all your medicines to any healthcare provider who treats you.

How should I take Levotyroxin?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

Levotyroxin works best if you take it on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before breakfast. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions and try to take the medicine at the same time each day.

It is very important to take Levotyroxin with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. The Levotyroxin tablet can dissolve very quickly and swell in the throat, possibly causing choking or gagging.

While using Levotyroxin, you may need frequent medical tests.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using Levotyroxin.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

It may take several weeks before your body starts to respond to Levotyroxin. Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. You may need to use Levotyroxin for the rest of your life to replace the thyroid hormone your body cannot produce.

Who should not take Levotyroxin?

Levotyroxin should not be used to treat obesity or weight problems. Dangerous side effects or death can occur from the misuse of Levotyroxin, especially if you are taking any other weight-loss medications or appetite suppressants.

Since thyroid hormone occurs naturally in the body, almost anyone can take Levotyroxin. However, you may not be able to take this medication if you have certain medical conditions.

To make sure Levotyroxin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

a thyroid disorder called thyrotoxicosis;
heart disease, coronary artery disease, or a history of blood clots;
diabetes ;
anemia (lack of red blood cells);
osteoporosis, or low bone mineral density;
problems with your pituitary gland;
any food or drug allergies;
an untreated or uncontrolled adrenal gland disorder; or
if you have recently had a heart attack, or are having any symptoms of a heart attack (chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling).

Tell your doctor if you have recently received radiation therapy with iodine (such as I-131).

FDA pregnancy category A. Levotyroxin is not expected to harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking Levotyroxin, do not stop taking the medicine without your doctor's advice. Having low thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy.

Levotyroxin can pass into breast milk, but it is not expected to be harmful to a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Your dose needs may be different while you are nursing.

Can Levotyroxin be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Levotyroxin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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