Eltroxin
About Eltroxin Products
Uses of Eltroxin Products
Thyroxine (Levothyroxine) is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Thyroxine is also used to treat congenital hypothyroidism (cretinism) and goiter (enlarged thyroid gland). It is also used with surgery and radioactive iodine therapy to treat thyroid cancer.
.Eltroxin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Eltroxin are Headache, Fatigue, Electrolyte imbalance, Dizziness, Muscle cramp.
Severe
Side Effects of Eltroxin are Vomiting, Diarrhea, Palpitations, Nervousness, Weight loss, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Tremors, Irregular menstrual cycle, Increased appetite, Increased sweating, Hair loss, Muscle weakness, Fever, Hyperactivity, Heat intolerance, Irritability, Decreased fertility, Reduction in bone density.
Patient Concerns about Eltroxin Products
Frequently asked questions about Eltroxin Products
Frequently asked questions about Thyroxine
Q. What should I do if I accidentally take more than the dose required?
An overdose of this medicine may cause nervousness, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, excessive sweating, weight loss, and sleep problems. You should immediately consult your doctor in case of an overdose.
Q. How long do I need to take Eltroxin 50mcg Tablet?
You should take Eltroxin 50mcg Tablet as long as your doctor has recommended. Usually, it is prescribed for the long term and you may have to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking the medicine, as your symptoms of low levels of thyroid hormone may reoccur.
Q. How should Eltroxin 50mcg Tablet be taken?
Take Eltroxin 50mcg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Eltroxin 50mcg Tablet should be taken orally preferably before breakfast or as a first meal of the day. It should be swallowed whole with plenty of water.
Q. Being a diabetic what should I be aware of while taking Eltroxin 50mcg Tablet?
Eltroxin 50mcg Tablet may raise blood sugar levels and may affect the working of other anti-diabetic medicines which you might be taking. Hence, dose adjustment may be required. Consult your doctor who will help you with dose management.
Q. What does thyroxine do? Why is it important?
Thyroxine hormone controls how much energy your body uses. It plays an important role in regulating your body weight, muscle strength, body temperature, and even your mood. Along with that, it is important for your digestion, heart muscles, brain development, and bone health.
Q. Does Eltroxin 50mcg Tablet affect contraception?
Oral birth control pills, which contain both estrogen and progesterone may reduce the amount of Eltroxin 50mcg Tablet in your body and therefore the dose of Eltroxin 50mcg Tablet may have to be increased.
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