Lethyrox 88 Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Lethyrox 88 Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Lethyrox 88 Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹ 138.02
Packing: 100.0 tablets in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Thyroxine (88mcg)
Brand: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Hypothyroidism

Description

Lethyrox 88 Tablet is a medicine used to treat an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
It replaces the hormone which is not being produced by your thyroid gland in sufficient quantity and helps regulate your body’s energy and metabolism
Before you start taking Lethyrox 88 Tablet, your doctor will do a blood test to see what dose you need
Once you start taking the medicine, you will have regular blood tests to see how well it is working, and the dose may be adjusted from time to time
It is best taken on an empty stomach before your first meal of the day
You should Take Lethyrox 88 Tablet regularly to get the maximum benefit
It may take several weeks before your symptoms start to improve
You may need to take it for the rest of your life
If you stop taking it, your symptoms are likely to come back.
The most common side effects of this medicine are caused by taking a higher dose than you need
Possible side effects include palpitations (irregular heartbeat), vomiting, anxiety, diarrhea, weight loss, tremors, increased appetite, and restlessness
Most side effects will disappear once you are on the right dose
Call your doctor straight away if you have a very high temperature, fast or irregular heart rate, low blood pressure, yellowness in the eye/skin, confusion, or fits.Lethyrox 88 Tablet may cause weight loss but should not be prescribed or taken to treat obesity
If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, inform your doctor right away as the dose may have to be increased/readjusted
Many other drugs affect the way this medicine works
Ask your doctor for advice if you are taking any other medications.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Lethyrox 88 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Lethyrox 88 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	SAFE: Lethyrox 88 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Lethyrox 88 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Lethyrox 88 Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Lethyrox 88 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	Thyroid Hormones
Therapeutic class:	HORMONES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Iodinated amino acid derivative

Uses of Lethyrox 88 Tablet

Hypothyroidism

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Lethyrox 88 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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