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DRUG INFORMATION
Pharmacokinetics
| Indication
& Dosage | Action
| Interactions
Adverse
Effects & Precautions |
Brands available in Market
Indication
& Dosage
Oral
THROID DEFICIENCY STATES IN ALL AGES AND STATES INCLUDING PREGNANCY:
0.005-0.2mg/day
Thyroxine increases the basal metabolic rate(BMR) and the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. The hormone is particularyly important for the development of the central nerovous system. Given in thyroid deficiancy states, thyroxine reveses most of the changes caused by lack of thyroid
Adverse
Effect & Precautions
Palpitation,
osteoporosis, angina, tremors, thyrotoxicosis, allergic reaction,
headahce, tachycardia, diarrhoea, restlessness, sweating, loss of
wt. & muscle weakness.
Precaution: Coronary heart disease, ECG changes of myocardial
infarction. In patients with adrenal insufficiency, first
corticosteroid therapy should be given followed by thyroxine
Pregnancy: May be used if clearly indicated.
Breast Feeding: Use with caution.
Man: Use with caution.
ELTROXIN
Glaxo
TAB
100mcg
100
21.69
ROXIN
Cadila Healthcare
TAB
100mcg
100
11.05
TAB
100mcg
500
23.55
THYROX
Macleods
TAB
0.025mg
30
9.76
TAB
0.05mg
30
10.64
TAB
0.1mg
30
12.47
TAB
0.2mg
30
16.06
