Generics News
Generic Version of Tirosint Now Available
Levothyroxine sodium is indicated for the treatment of hypothyroidism.
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News
Higher Levothyroxine Doses Linked to Afib in Older Patients
To evaluate the association, the study authors utilized healthcare databases from Ontario, Canada to identify adults 66 years of age and older with no history of AF who filled at least 1 prescription for levothyroxine.
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Is Generic Levothyroxine as Effective as Brand Name for Mild Thyroid Dysfunction?
The propensity score-matched longitudinal study aimed to compare the efficacy of generic and brand-name formulations of levothyroxine in achieving and maintaining target thyrotropin levels.
News, Safety Alerts and Recalls
Thyroid Medication Recalled Due to Subpotent Tablets
Testing revealed that the product may have as low as 87% of the labeled amount of levothyroxine.
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Synthetic Levothyroxine vs Desiccated Thyroid: TSH Stability Evaluated
The study, which was conducted at Kaiser Permanente Colorado, aimed to compare the longitudinal stability of TSH in patients taking synthetic levothyroxine vs desiccated thyroid products.
News
Newly Diagnosed Lupus Erythematosus Could Potentially Be Drug Induced
A new case of cutaneous lupus erythematosus or systemic lupus erythematosus could potentially be drug induced.
Safety Alerts and Recalls
Superpotent Lots of Hypothyroidism Treatment NP Thyroid Recalled
Testing revealed that the product may have up to 115% of the labeled amount of Liothyronine (T3) (acceptable range is 90.0-110.0%).
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ENDO: Thyroid Hormone Use May Up Mortality Risk in Older Adults
Increased risk for death seen for visits on LT4 versus those with isolated elevated TSH who were untreated.
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Clinical Challenge: Thick Mass on the Posterior Neck
A 39-year-old man is referred for evaluation of a mass on the back of his neck. Can you make the correct diagnosis?
Generics News
Solution Formulation of Levothyroxine Sodium Injection Now Available
Fresenius Kabi has announced the availability of Levothyroxine Sodium Injection Solution in 100mcg per 5mL, 200mcg per 5mL and 500mcg per 5mL single-dose vials.
