Ebexid Tablet

This is a combination medication which has Nicotinamide, Thyroxine, and Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) as active ingredients. It is mostly used as a dietary supplement for hypothyroidism. It is also helpful in treating pituitary TSH suppressants (thyroid nodules, thyroiditis, multinodular goitre, thyroid cancer), and thyrotoxicosis.

This medication has made it to the List of Essential Medicines of the World Health Organization, as one of the safest and necessary medicines. If taken in small doses does not pose any potential threat to pregnant women. However, overdosing may cause some liver disorders.

The properties of this drug help to increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy and enhances blood flow. It is effective on malignant tumours thereby reducing tumour hypoxia in patients receiving chemotherapy.

This medicine therapy is generally for life. Take as directed, in the morning before breakfast. Do not change brands and do not discontinue without consulting prescriber.

Consult prescriber if drastically increasing or decreasing the intake of goitrogenic food (eg, asparagus, cabbage, peas, turnip greens, broccoli, spinach, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, soybeans).

Report chest pain, rapid heart rate, palpitations, heat intolerance, excessive sweating, increased nervousness, agitation, or lethargy.

• Hypothyroidism

• Allergy

• Myocardial Infarction

• Nervousness

• Headache

• Insomnia

• Fever

• Ataxia

• Alopecia

• Weight Loss

• Increased Appetite

• Diarrhoea

• Vomiting

• Tremor

• Shortness Of Breath

• Bloating

• Flatulence

• Blurred Vision

• Wheezing

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  No data available

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine remains for about 6 - 7 days.

• What is the onset of action?

  The action of this medicine will be initiated within 2 - 3 hours after its administration.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, consult your doctor immediately.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

This medication is ingested in food and utilized by animal tissues. After the separation of the co-enzymes nicotinamide is almost absorbed by the small intestine. A portion of it is stored in the liver. The primary function of this salt is DNA repair, cellular energy metabolism, and regulation of the transcription process. Nicotinamide and Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) provide essential nutrients. Thyroxine is a synthetic version of a hormone produced by the thyroid gland. This drug performs its action by replacing the thyroid hormones that your thyroid gland cannot produce. It relieves the symptoms of hypothyroidism (tiredness, weight gain, and depression).

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Lab Test

  False elevations of urinary catecholamines in some fluorometric determinations.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Decreased effect:
    • Beta-blocker effect is decreased when patients become euthyroid.
    • Thyroid hormones increase the therapeutic need for oral hypoglycemics or insulin.
    • Estrogens increase TBG, thereby decreasing effect of thyroid replacement.
    • Cholestyramine and colestipol decrease the effect of orally administered thyroid replacement.
    • Serum digitalis concentrations are reduced in hyperthyroidism or when hypothyroid patients are converted to a euthyroid state.
    • Effect may be decreased by niacin.
    • Sulfinpyrazone and probenecid; niacin may inhibit uricosuric effects.
    • spirin decreases adverse effect of flushing.
    • Theophylline levels decrease when hypothyroid patients converted to a euthyroid state.
  • Increased toxicity: Thyroid may potentiate the hypoprothrombinemic effect of oral anticoagulants.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Ineffective for weight reduction. High doses may produce serious or even life-threatening toxic effects particularly when used with some anorectic drugs.
  • Use cautiously in patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease (angina, CHD), elderly since they may be more likely to have compromised cardiovascular function.
  • Chronic hypothyroidism predisposes patients to coronary artery disease.
  • Desiccated thyroid contains variable amounts of T3, T4, and other triiodothyronine compounds which are more likely to cause cardiac signs or symptoms due to fluctuating levels. Should avoid use in the elderly for this reason.

• Interaction with Food

  Should be administered on an empty stomach.

• Ques : What is Ebexid Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Nicotinamide, Thyroxine, and Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) as active elements present. It Performs its action by replacing the thyroid hormones that, the thyroid gland not able to produce. This calms the conditions of hypothyroidism. Nicotinamide and Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) provide vital nutrients.

• Ques : What are the uses of Ebexid Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as hypothyroidism.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Ebexid Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects. Here are some side effects of Ebexid which are as follows: eczema, discoloration of urine, cephalalgia, dizziness, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, swelling of lips & tongue, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Ebexid Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.