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It is a hormone medication, replaces thyroid hormone deficiency It helps alleviate symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and poor growth when taken as prescribed.
Use with caution if you have liver disease; dosage adjustment may be necessary.
Use with caution if you have kidney disease; dosage adjustment may be necessary.
Moderate alcohol consumption is generally considered safe, but consult your doctor for personalized advice.
It does not typically impair driving ability.
Safe to use during pregnancy; consult your doctor for appropriate dosage adjustments.
Safe to use while breastfeeding; consult your doctor for appropriate dosage adjustments.
Thyroxine, also known as T4, is a thyroid hormone precursor. Levothyroxine, a synthetic form, gets converted to T3 in the body. Both play a crucial role in regulating metabolism, affecting growth, development, and energy expenditure. Administering Levothyroxine helps supplement or replace insufficient thyroid hormones, restoring normal physiological functions in individuals with hypothyroidism.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose.
Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland fails to produce sufficient hormones. The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, regulates energy utilization in the body, influencing various functions. Insufficient thyroid hormones lead to a slowdown in bodily functions, affecting organs and even the heartbeat.
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