¿Qué es Levothyroxine Sodium?

El Sodio de Levotiroxina es una hormona tiroidea sintética comúnmente prescrita para tratar el hipotiroidismo, una condición en la que la glándula tiroides no produce suficientes hormonas. Ayuda a restaurar niveles adecuados de hormonas, regulando el metabolismo, la generación de energía y la función de los órganos en general. El medicamento se toma por lo general por vía oral y la dosis se ajusta basándose en pruebas regulares de función tiroidea.

Side Effects

• Seizures or tremors
• Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, anemia, blood clotting problems, diabetes, osteoporosis, pituitary gland problems, or adrenal gland problems. Tell your doctor if you have recently received radiation treatment with iodine.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart problems, including angina (chest pain), heart rhythm problemsLow bone density
• This medicine should not be used to treat obesity or as part of a treatment plan for a weight control program.
• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are taking this medicine.