Levothroid

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Thyroid disease

Levothroid Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Levothyroxine sodium 25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 88mcg, 100mcg, 112mcg, 125mcg, 137mcg, 150mcg, 175mcg, 200mcg, 300mcg; tabs.

Pharmacological Class

T4 (synthetic).

How Supplied

Tabs—100

Manufacturer

Levothroid Indications

Indications

Hypothyroidism.

Levothroid Dosage and Administration

Adult

Maintenance: 100–200mcg daily. Complications: titrate dose.

Children

<6months: 8–10mcg/kg per day. 6months–1yr: 6–8mcg/kg per day. 1–5yrs: 5–6mcg/kg per day. 6–12yrs: 4–5mcg/kg per day.

Levothroid Contraindications

Contraindications

Thyrotoxicosis. Acute MI. Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency.

Levothroid Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Levothroid Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Not for treatment of obesity. Cardiovascular disease. Diabetes. Adrenal insufficiency. Increased sensitivity in myxedema, severe hypothyroidism. Pregnancy (Cat.A). Nursing mothers.

Levothroid Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Levothroid Interactions

Interactions

Potentiates sympathomimetics. Monitor antihyperglycemics, oral anticoagulants.

Levothroid Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Hyperthyroidism; transient hair loss in children.

Levothroid Clinical Trials

See Literature

Levothroid Note

Not Applicable

Levothroid Patient Counseling

See Literature