Eutirox - Euthyrox 75
100 tablets
Active ingredient: levothyroxine
What is it and what is it used for?
Euthyrox contains the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine, which is completely identical to the hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Euthyrox is used in various forms of hypothyroidism supplementing the missing hormone. In hyperthyroidism Euthyrox may be taken together with an agent to inhibit thyroid function (Thyreostatikum) to ensure a more stable metabolism. In addition Euthyrox is used to suppress tumor regrowth and to supplement the lack of thyroid hormone, especially after surgical removal of malignant tumors (malignancy) of the thyroid gland. Euthyrox is also used for testing of thyroid function, and of preventing a renewed goiter after goiter surgery or for treating a benign goiter.
The at underactive thyroid often existing symptoms such as apathy, loss of performance, fatigue, sensitivity to cold, changes in skin and hair or constipation are eliminated by the treatment with Euthyrox.
The drug should only be used when prescribed by a doctor's prescription.
What you need to consider before using it?
When overactive thyroid. Exception: as adjunctive therapy for ingestion of an agent to inhibit an overactive thyroid (to achieve normal metabolic state).
In the case of a known hypersensitivity to levothyroxine, lactose or another adjuvant shall not be taken Euthyrox.
Euthyrox must also not be used in acute myocardial infarction, pain and tightness in the chest (angina), heart failure with increased heartbeat, acute inflammation of the heart muscle or the heart wall, as well as in untreated dysfunction of the adrenal cortex or the pituitary. In hyperthyroidism during pregnancy may Euthyrox not be taken together with an agent for inhibiting the overactive thyroid (Thyreostatikum).
There is no evidence that thyroid hormones in obese patients have a gewichtsvermindernde effect with a normal thyroid function, and higher doses may cause severe side effects, Euthyrox must not be used to treat obesity.
Be sure to tell your doctor or health care professional if you are suffering from other diseases. Since Euthyrox of lactose, caution is advised if you are hypersensitive to lactose.
The following medicines may change the effect of Euthyrox
Cholestyramine or colestipol to elevated cholesterol (lipid-lowering agents): This can inhibit the absorption of Euthyrox from the gut and should therefore 4-
How is it used?
General dosage instructions
The total daily dose in the morning sober, at least ½
What are possible side effects?
As a result of the metabolism-boosting effect of Euthyrox may occasionally, particularly at too high a dose or too rapid increase in dose at the start of treatment, the following side effects occur: excessively rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), heart rhythm disorders, chest pain (angina), inner restlessness, increased sweating, diarrhea, weight loss, tremors, headaches, insomnia. In these cases, you should take consultation with the doctor or health care professional. Under certain circumstances, your treatment is changed.
If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or your doctor, pharmacist.
How should it be stored?
Euthyrox is to be kept in the original container, out of reach of children, not above 25 ° C and protect from light.
The drug may be used only up to the shown on the pack date.
Further information can be obtained from your doctor, pharmacist or your doctor, pharmacist. These people have the detailed information for specialists.
