Thyroxine

Thyroxine is the primary hormone which is secreted by the thyroid gland. This medication plays an important role in controlling body metabolism and regulates the functions of the heart and the digestive tract. It also keeps the bones strong, helps in development of the brain and controls muscle growth.

Patients who have medical problems like hypertension, heart disease, problems with cholesterol, diabetes, underactive or overactive thyroid and problems with the functioning of the pituitary gland, should consult their doctors before using this medication. The drug is meant to be taken orally, ideally in the morning just before breakfast. In case of a skipped dose, you can take 2 doses at the same time the next day.

Information given here is based on the salt and content of the medicine. Effect and uses of medicine may vary from person to person. It is advicable to consult a Endocrinologist before using this medicine.

Following is the use of this drug

• Hypothyroidism

• Allergy

• Heart Diseases

Common side effects of this drug are as follows

• Anxiety

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Palpitations

• Nervousness

• Weight Loss

• Tremor

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Women who are pregnant should consult this doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women are advised to consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medication, 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.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Thyroxine as ingredient

• Pregnavit 25Mg/50Mg/1Mg/10Mg Capsule

  BestoChem Formulations India Ltd

• Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Thyronorm 125Mcg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Thyrorite 75Mcg Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Thyrorich 150Mcg Tablet

  Primus Pharmaceuticals

• Thyrocare 100Mcg Tablet

  Olcare Laboratories

• Thyroup 150 Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Eltroxin 100Mcg Tablet

  Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Thyrox 25Mcg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Thyrogear 100Mcg Tablet

  Erinyle Pharma

This medication acts as an alternative to natural thyroxine hormone (T4) secreted by the thyroid gland. It gets converted into an active metabolite (T3) in the kidney and liver. The thyroid hormones combine with thyroxine-binding globulin and thyroxine-binding prealbumin to escalate solubility. This medication then combines with thyroid hormone receptors in the nucleus and cytoplasm.