Generic equivalent of Levothyroxine Sodium
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Levothyroxine sodium is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Levothyroxine Sodium. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Levothyroxine sodium through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Hypothyroidism Levothyroxine sodium tablets are indicated in adult and pediatric patients, including neonates, as a replacement therapy in primary (thyroidal), secondary (pituitary), and tertiary (hypothalamic) congenital or acquired hypothyroidism. Pituitary Thyrotropin (Thyroid‑Stimulating Hormone, TSH) Suppression Levothyroxine sodium tablets are indicated in adult and pediatric patients, including neonates, as an adjunct to surgery and radioiodine therapy in the management of thyrotropin-dependent well-differentiated thyroid cancer. Limitations of Use Levothyroxine sodium tablets are not indicated for suppression of benign thyroid nodules and nontoxic diffuse goit…
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse reactions associated with levothyroxine sodium therapy are primarily those of hyperthyroidism due to therapeutic overdosage [see Warnings and Precautions (5) and Overdosage (10) ]. They include the following: General: fatigue, increased appetite, weight loss, heat intolerance, fever, excessive sweating Central nervous system: headache, hyperactivity, nervousness, anxiety, irritability, emotional lability, insomnia Musculoskeletal: tremors, muscle weakness, muscle spas…
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS See full prescribing information for drugs that affect thyroid hormone pharmacokinetics and metabolism (e.g., absorption, synthesis, secretion, catabolism, protein binding, and target tissue response) and may alter the therapeutic response to levothyroxine sodium. (7) 7.1 Drugs Known to Affect Thyroid Hormone Pharmacokinetics Many drugs can exert effects on thyroid hormone pharmacokinetics and metabolism (e.g., absorption, synthesis, secretion, catabolism, protein binding, an…
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer once daily, preferably on an empty stomach, one-half to one hour before breakfast with a full glass of water. (2.1) Administer at least 4 hours before or after drugs that are known to interfere with absorption. (2.1) Evaluate the need for dose adjustments when regularly administering within one hour of certain foods that may affect absorption. (2.1) Advise patients to stop biotin and biotin-containing supplements at least 2 days before assessing TSH and/or…
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Inform the patient of the following information to aid in the safe and effective use of Levothyroxine sodium tablets: Dosing and Administration Instruct patients to take levothyroxine sodium tablets only as directed by their healthcare provider. Instruct patients to take levothyroxine sodium tablets as a single dose, preferably on an empty stomach, one-half to one hour before breakfast with a full glass of water to avoid choking or gagging. Inform patients that agents such as iron and calcium supplements and antacids can decrease the absorption of levothyroxin…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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Premier Pharma carries Levothyroxine sodium in .025 mg/1, .05 mg/1, .075 mg/1, .088 mg/1, .1 mg/1 and TABLET. Available from manufacturers including Accord Healthcare Inc..
Levothyroxine sodium carries an FDA Orange Book TE code of AB3. Therapeutically equivalent — meets FDA bioequivalence requirements; may be substituted for the reference listed drug. Always verify substitution with the current Orange Book before dispensing.
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