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LEVOTHYROXINE (SIDE EFFECTS (excessive sweat, headache, heat sensitivity,…
LEVOTHYROXINE
SIDE EFFECTS
excessive sweat
headache
heat sensitivity
hyperactivity
weight loss
nervousness
increased appetite
MECHANISM
inhibits thyroid hormone production
it is used to treat thyroid deficiency
stimulates the interior pituitary yo secrete TSH
prevents thyroid tumors
INDICATION
increase cell up take of amino acid
control release of thyroid hormone
regulates body metabolism
control production of thyroid hormones
CONTRAINDICATIONS
diabetes
thyrotoxicosis crises
oteoporosis
pituitary hormones deficiency
ROUT OF ADMISION
it given orally
on an empty stomach
3to4 hour after dinner
DOSAGE
25cm(0,0025mg)
75cm(0,075mg)
125cm(0,125mg)
DURATION
it takes about 7 to 10 days
STORAGE
keep it under 20 to 25 degrees