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Levothyroxine levothy (Indications (Pituitary TSH Suppression, Myxoededma,…
Levothyroxine
Indications
Pituitary TSH Suppression
Myxoededma
Autoimmune thyroid disease
Hypothyroidism
Cretinism
Mechanism of Action
Which is converted to its active metabolite
T4 and T3 bind to thyroid receptor proteins in the cell nucleus
An endogenous hormone secreted by the thyroid gland
Causing metabolic effects through DNA transcription and protein synthesis
Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of thyroxine
Storage conditions
Don't keep in moisture place
Store between 20°C–25°C
Don't expose to excess heat.
Keep this drug in cool, dry, dark place.
Route of Administration
Oral
Side effects
Irritability
Angina pectoris
Nervousness
Hypertension,
Insomnia
Contraindications
Recent Myocardial Infarction
Overactive thyroid gland
Thyrotoxicosis
Osteoporosis
Hypersensitivity
