Drug Monograph
Levothyroxine sodium 100mcg, 200mcg, 500mcg; pwd for IV inj after reconstitution.
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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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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.
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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.
Generics News
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.
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Tirosint-SOL (levothyroxine sodium oral solution) has been made available by IBSA Pharma for the treatment of hypothyroidism and pituitary thyrotropin suppression.
AACE 2017
Once-weekly levothyroxine vs. daily levothyroxine proved safe and effective for the treatment of hypothyroidism in non-adherent young and middle-aged adults.
AACE 2017
Synthroid was associated with an 11% lower likelihood of having TSH labs out of range when compared with similar patients taking generic levothyroxine.
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Significantly lower total T4 absorption was noted.