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Euthyrox is a drug that is primarily used to treat an underactive thyroid gland. It is considered safe and can be used both during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Euthyrox is a hormone, therefore it should be used strictly according to the doctor’s instructions and not exceed the recommended daily dose. Thanks to this, we will avoid unpleasant symptoms of overdose.
Euthyrox is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat various diseases of this organ. The doses of the drug are set individually. Adherence to the daily dose is a guarantee of effective drug action and avoiding overdose symptoms. Check what is worth knowing about Euthyrox.
Euthyrox N 50 – indications
Euthyrox N 50 is a hormone used primarily in the treatment of hypothyroidism. The use of the drug is indicated:
to prevent the goiter from returning after its surgical removal. It depends on the degree of thyroid function in the patient after surgery;
- in substitution therapy in hypothyroidism;
- in the suppression of thyroid cancer;
- as a combined supplementation with antithyroid drugs in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
Euthyrox N 50 – composition
The active substance in Euthyrox 50 is levothyroxine sodium. One tablet of the drug contains approx. 50 μg. Among the auxiliary substances we can find, among others lactose monohydrate.
Euthyrox N 50 – contraindications
Euthyrox N 50 should not be used when:
- the patient is hypersensitive to any component of the drug;
- we are dealing with untreated adrenal insufficiency, pituitary insufficiency or hyperthyroidism;
- the patient has just had a heart attack,
- the patient is undergoing inflammation of the heart muscle;
- the patient undergoes acute inflammation of all layers of the heart.
Euthyrox N 50 – side effects
Euthyrox N 50 may have a negative effect on the human body if the patient does not use the drug as prescribed and does not perform tests. If an overdose of Euthyrox 50 occurs, symptoms characteristic of an overactive thyroid gland may occur. Moreover, if the dose is increased too quickly at the start of treatment, the following may occur:
- Heart arythmia;
- tachycardia;
- palpitations;
- angina symptoms;
- menstrual disorders;
- motor restlessness;
- gastrointestinal complaints.
If such symptoms occur after taking Euthyrox, the doctor should reduce the dose or stop taking it for a while. Euthyrox treatments can be resumed after the symptoms have resolved.
Euthyrox N 50 – dosage
Euthyrox should be administered to patients in doses determined individually. Therefore, Euthyrox tablets can be purchased in pharmacies in doses ranging from 25 to 200 μg. This solution means that, regardless of the prescribed dose of Euthyrox, the patient usually takes only one tablet a day.
The individual dose is determined by the doctor after performing all the necessary tests. It should be emphasized that the fixed dose of Euthyrox is the daily dose that the patient is to take at once. Euthyrox should be taken in the morning about 30 minutes before breakfast and washed down with a little water. It is best to take the drug on an empty stomach and drink half a glass of water.
For infants, dissolve the Euthyrox tablet in a little water. The prepared suspension should be administered immediately after preparation and the child should be given a small amount of water to drink.
Euthyrox N 50 – precautions
If you are treated with Euthyrox, tests should be made for coronary insufficiency, angina, atherosclerosis, hypopituitarism, hypertension, autonomic thyroid function, and adrenal insufficiency. These diseases should be ruled out or treated.
Hormone therapy should be continued during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Often during pregnancy it turns out that the doses of Euthyrox need to be increased.
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health.