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Levothroid Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
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
