Levothyroxine Sodium - Levothyroxine - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Levothyroxine Sodium.
• Levothroid, Synthroid
• lev-oh-thigh-ROX in

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nervousness, fast heart rate, diarrhea, stomach cramps, trouble sleeping, and weight loss.

Levothyroxine Sodium Miscellaneous Notes

• Lab tests may be done periodically to monitor the effectiveness of this medication.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• Symptoms of low thyroid levels include fatigue, muscle aches, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, slow heart rate, sensitivity to cold or dry, brittle hair that tends to fall out easily.
• These symptoms should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
• Symptoms of high thyroid levels include headache, chest pain, fast/irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, trembling, sweating, diarrhea or weight loss.
• If you experience any of these effects, the dose of your medication may need to be reduced.
• Consult your doctor.
• If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
• Call your doctor if you miss 2 or more doses in a row.

Read Before Using Levothyroxine Sodium (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history before using this drug.
• Avoid using thyroid drugs for weight control.
• Caution is advised when using this drug in children because overuse may reduce the child's future adult height.
• Consult your doctor for more details.
• Current information shows that this drug may be used during pregnancy.
• Small amounts of this drug are excreted into breast milk.
• Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is given by injection into a vein or into a muscle and is usually given once a day before breakfast.
• Do not stop using this medication without consulting with your doctor.
• Thyroid replacement therapy is usually taken for life.
• This drug must be mixed immediately before use.
• Do not mix drug with diluent for later use.

Levothyroxine Sodium Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.

Medicinal Applications

• This drug is used to replace thyroid hormone, to treat an overactive thyroid and for testing thyroid gland function.