Generic for Synthroid for Thyroid - Drug Information

Generic Name - Levothyroxine

Category - Thyroid

Indications

Enlarged thyroid gland and thyroid cancer
Generic Synthroid is indicated to help decrease the size of enlarged thyroid glands (known as goiter) and to treat thyroid cancer. Generic Synthroid is used when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormone. Levothyroxine (generic Synthroid) belongs to the general group of medicines called hormones.

Generic for Synthroid Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Synthroid is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Synthroid should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Diabetes mellitus
Hardening of the arteries
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Overactive thyroid
Underactive adrenal gland
Underactive pituitary gland

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Synthroid. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Amphetamines
Anticoagulants
Appetite suppressants
Cholestyramine
Colestipol
Medicine for asthma

Generic for Synthroid Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericSynthroid
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Synthroid for hypothyroidism will be tailored by your doctor to meet your individual requirements, taking into consideration the status of your thyroid gland and other medical conditions you may have. Older adults often require somewhat smaller doses. To make sure the dosage is right for you, the doctor will monitor your thyroid hormone level with periodic blood tests.

Generic for Synthroid Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Synthroid side Effects include difficulty breathing, wheezing, or shortness of breath, chest pain, excessive sweating or intolerance to heat, fast or irregular heartbeat or pulse rate and nervousness.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Synthroid.

Generic for Synthroid and Pregnancy

Use of proper amounts of thyroid hormone during pregnancy has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems. However, your doctor may want you to change your dose of Generic Synthroid while you are pregnant. This will make regular visits to your doctor important.

Generic for Synthroid and Breastfeeding

Use of proper amounts of thyroid hormones like Generic Synthroid by mothers has not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies. However, do talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion

Generic for Synthroid and Pediatric

Thyroid hormones have been tested in children and have not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in children than they do in adults. Do consult your doctor before using Generic Synthroid for pediatric patients.

Generic for Synthroid and Geriatric

Generic Synthroid has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults. However, a different dose may be needed in the elderly. Therefore, it is important to take the medicine only as directed by the doctor.

Note

The above information about Generic Synthroid serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.