Levotiron Thyroid 50 Tablets ingredient Levothyroxine sodium

What LEVOTIRON is and what it is used for

Round, white tablets marked (+) on one side and imprinted 25 on the other side contain 25 mcg of levothyroxine sodium. It is presented to the market in blister packs of 50 and 100 tablets.

Levothyroxine active ingredient in LEVOTIRON is a synthetic thyroid hormone used in the treatment of diseases and dysfunctions of the thyroid gland. Its effect is the same as the natural hormones secreted by the thyroid.

LEVOTYRONE;

- to treat benign goiter in patients with normal thyroid function,

- to prevent recurrence of goiter after surgery.

- to fulfill the function of natural thyroid hormones when the thyroid gland is not working enough, and

- used to suppress tumor growth in patients with thyroid cancer.

Levothyron, which is used to balance thyroid hormone levels when excessive production of hormones is treated with antithyroid drugs; It is used in doses of 25 micrograms, 50 micrograms, 75 micrograms and 100 micrograms.

How to use LEVOTIRON?

Instructions for proper use and dose/frequency of administration

Always use LEVOTIRON according to your doctor's advice. When you are unsure, consult your doctor.

Your doctor will determine the most appropriate dose for you based on the results of examinations and laboratory tests. Treatment is usually started at a low dose until the full dose is reached. The dose is increased every 2 to 4 weeks. In the first weeks of treatment, you need to have a number of laboratory tests to adjust the dose.
Treatment time

The duration of treatment depends on the situation in which you are using LEVOTIRON. Therefore, consult your doctor for how long you should use it. Usually, the treatment of patients continues for life.

Application route and method

Levothyron is an oral medication. It is taken in the morning (at least half an hour before breakfast) on an empty stomach, preferably with some liquid (eg half a glass of water).

Use in children

If your baby is congenitally hypothyroid, your doctor may want you to start a higher dose as rapid replacement is important. The recommended starting dose is 10 to 15 micrograms per kg body weight for the first 3 months. Next, your doctor will adjust the dose for your child. Infants are given a single dose at least half an hour before their first meal of the day. The tablets are crushed just before administration, mixed with some water and given with some liquid. The mixture should always be used immediately after preparation.

Use in the elderly

Special care should be exercised when initiating therapy with thyroid hormones in elderly patients, initiating treatment at a low dose (e.g. 12.5 micrograms/day) and slowly increasing the dose with monitoring of thyroid hormones, with longer intervals and more frequent thyroid hormone level control (e.g. every 2 weeks dose increase of 12.5 micrograms). micrograms/day).

However, it should be kept in mind that a dose below the ideal dose cannot fully restore the TSH level.

Special use cases

It has no special use.

The usual dose range is given in the table above. If any of the following situations exist. A lower dose of LEVOTYRON may be sufficient individually;

- If you are an elderly patient.

- If you have heart disease problems,

- If you have severe or prolonged underactive thyroid function.

- If you are thin or have a large goiter.

If you use more LEVOTIRON than you should

Symptoms such as rapid heart rate, anxiety, restlessness and involuntary movements can be seen. If these symptoms occur, contact your doctor immediately.

If you have used more than you should use from LEVOTYRON, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.

If you forget to use LEVOTIRON

Do not take two doses, also taking into account the forgotten tablet: continue with your normal daily dose the next day.

If you have any questions about the use of LEVOTIRON, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.

Effects that may occur when treatment with LEVOTIRON is terminated

If the treatment is discontinued before the hypothyroidism, which is the indication for use of Levothyron, is permanently healed, signs of hypothyroidism may occur. If the treatment is terminated due to permanent improvement, no side effects are observed.

What are the possible side effects?

Like all medicines, there may be side effects in people who are sensitive to the substances contained in LEVOTIRON.

If any of the following occur, stop using LEVOTIRON and IMMEDIATELY inform your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency department:

Allergic reactions throat or facial swelling (angioedema)

If Levothyron exceeds the tolerance limit of the person or if an overdose is taken, the following symptoms of unknown frequency may occur, especially if the dose of the drug is suddenly increased excessively at the beginning of the treatment.

Hormonal] diseases

Overproduction of thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism), menstrual disorders Nervous system diseases

Headache, pseudomotor cerebri (damage to the optic nerve by the fluid that feeds the brain tissues), tremor, restlessness, insomnia.

Heart diseases

Cardiac arrhythmias, heart rhythm disturbances, palpitations, rapid heartbeat, heart palpitations, chest pain

Gastrointestinal system diseases

diarrhea, vomiting

Musculoskeletal, connective tissue and bone diseases

muscle weakness, muscle cramps

General disorders and administration site conditions

Hot flushes, fever, excessive sweating Weight loss

If any of these side effects occur, contact your doctor. Your doctor may interrupt your treatment for a few days or reduce the dose of the medicine until the side effects disappear.