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Levothyroxine Levothyroxine - Coggle Diagram
Levothyroxine
Side effects
Heat sensitivity
Excessive sweating
Increased appetite
Weight loss
Nervousness
Indications
Also used for replacement therapy in patients with thyroid hormone deficiency
And to boost the basic metabolism in the body
Used to treat hypothyroidism
Contraindications
Pituitary hormone deficiency
Osteoporosis
Hyperthyroidism
Acute myocardial infarction
Known hypersensitivity
Storage
Protect from light
Keep it in a dry place away from moisture
Store in a controlled room temperature (20-25°c)
Our of reach of children
Route of administration
Intramuscular injection
Per oral
Mechanism of action
restores adequate hormone levels,
reversing the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism
It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone,
