Thyroid disease:
Indications for: LEVOTHROID
Hypothyroidism.
Adult Dosage:
Maintenance: 100–200mcg daily. Complications: titrate dose.
Children Dosage:
<6months: 8–10mcg/kg per day. 6months–1yr: 6–8mcg/kg per day. 1–5yrs: 5–6mcg/kg per day. 6–12yrs: 4–5mcg/kg per day.
LEVOTHROID Contraindications:
Thyrotoxicosis. Acute MI. Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency.
LEVOTHROID Warnings/Precautions:
Not for treatment of obesity. Cardiovascular disease. Diabetes. Adrenal insufficiency. Increased sensitivity in myxedema, severe hypothyroidism. Pregnancy (Cat.A). Nursing mothers.
LEVOTHROID Classification:
T4 (synthetic).
LEVOTHROID Interactions:
Potentiates sympathomimetics. Monitor antihyperglycemics, oral anticoagulants.
Adverse Reactions:
Hyperthyroidism; transient hair loss in children.
How Supplied:
Tabs—100
