Eltroxin 100 mcg -Aspen Online Medical Store in Pakistan

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Eltroxin 100 mcg -Aspen Online Medical Store in Pakistan

• Shaking and trembling of arms and feet
• Headache
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps
• Nervousness and irritability Rare
• Sleeplessnes
• Excessive sweating
• Fever
• Changes in menstrual cycle
• Temporary hair loss Rare
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat Severe
• Chest pain and discomfort Severe
• Thyrotoxic crisis Severe

Uses of Eltroxin 100 mcg -Aspen Online Medical Store in Pakistan

What is it prescribed for?

• Hypothyroidism

  This medicine is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism where the thyroid gland does not produce thyroid hormones in sufficient quantities.

• Thyroid cancer

  This medicine is used along with surgery and radioiodine therapy for the treatment of thyroid cancer. It is also used to treat or prevent an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) associated with thyroid cancer or radiation therapy.

• Myxedema coma

  This medicine is used to treat a severe form of hypothyroidism known as myxedema coma. This condition is characterized by altered mental state, poor circulation, and poor metabolism. It is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical intervention.

When not to use?

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to levothyroxine, thyroid hormone, or any other ingredients present with it.

• Thyrotoxicosis

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have an excess of thyroid hormone in the body due to overactive glands or hyperthyroidism.

• Adrenal insufficiency

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with an untreated condition where the adrenal glands do not produce steroid hormones in adequate quantities (adrenal insufficiency). Therapy with this medicine in such patients could lead to worsening of the condition of the patient.

• Acute myocardial infarction

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have recently had an episode of a heart attack.

Warnings

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is safe for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is safe for use while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Other medicines

  Report the use of all medicines including dietary supplements and herbal preparations to the doctor before starting treatment with Eltroxin 100 mcg Tablet since the likelihood of interactions is significantly high.

• Other diseases

  Report the incidence of all your previous and active medical conditions to the doctor before starting treatment with this medicine. Your doctor may make appropriate adjustments in the dose and the duration of therapy based on your clinical condition.

• Thyroid nodules

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with thyroid nodules. Its use is contraindicated if the serum TSH level is already suppressed.

• Use in postmenopausal women

  This medicine is not recommended for use in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, heart disease, or any other systemic illness. Long-term use of this medicine may cause a decrease in bone mineral density, which may increase the risk of fractures.

• Treatment of obesity

  This medicine should not be used for the treatment of obesity, especially in patients with normal thyroid hormone levels.

• Treatment of infertility

  This medicine should not be used for the treatment of male/female infertility unless associated with low thyroid hormone levels.

• Dose adjsutments

  Appropriate dose adjustments should be done based on the patient's disease profile, use of other medicines, food habits, and other parameters. Underdosing or overdosing may lead to severe side effects.

• Change of brands

  It is advised to consult a doctor or a trained healthcare professional before switching from one brand of this medicine to another. Use of different formulations may cause undesired side effects.

• Use in elderly

  This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly population since the risk of side effects are significantly high.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines

• Carbamazepine Moderate
• Phenytoin Moderate
• Warfarin Moderate
• Ethinyl Estradiol Moderate
• Rifampicin Moderate
• Epinephrine Moderate
• Phenobarbital Moderate
• Insulin and other anti diabetic medicines Moderate
• Ketamine Moderate
• Testosterone Moderate
• Amphetamine Moderate
• Antacids containing calcium/magnesium/aluminum Moderate

Disease interactions

• Cardiovascular disease Severe

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a disease of the heart and the blood vessels. Treatment should be initiated at the lowest possible dose with frequent monitoring of cardiovascular functions. If the symptoms of the heart disease worsen, then appropriate dose reductions should be done on priority.

• Diabetes Moderate

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients having diabetes or any other endocrine disorder due to the increased risk of worsening of the condition of the patient. Appropriate dose adjustments and clinical monitoring are advised during treatment with this medicine. The dose of insulin or other anti-diabetic medicines should be adjusted appropriately both during treatment with Eltroxin 100 mcg Tablet and while discontinuing therapy with Eltroxin 100 mcg Tablet.

Food interactions

• Food items containing calcium may reduce the effects of this medicine if both are taken together. There should be a minimum time gap of 4 hours between the consumption of these food items and Eltroxin 100 mcg Tablet. It is advised that you discuss your food habits and diet with the doctor before starting treatment with this medicine. Medicines or food supplements containing multivitamins with minerals may reduce the effects of this medicine if both are taken together. There should be a minimum time gap of 4 hours between the consumption of multivitamins with minerals and Eltroxin 100 mcg Tablet. It is advised that you inform your doctor about all your current medicines including herbal products before starting treatment with Eltroxin 100 mcg Tablet.

Lab interactions

• Information not available. This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Take Eltroxin 100 mcg Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Your dose is likely to change over the course of treatment based on the response and tolerance. It may take several weeks before this medicine starts to show its effect. Do not stop the use of this medicine even when the symptoms resolve or improve unless instructed by the doctor.

Other details

• To be taken on an empty stomach
• To be taken in morning
• Does not cause sleepiness

This medicine works by replenishing and replacing the hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

References

• practo.com - Levo-Thyroxine (Synthetic) [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/levo-thyroxine-synthetic-159-api [cited 08 July 2019]. 18 Oct 2017