Description
ELTROXIN is a medication used primarily to treat hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid), a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. It contains Levothyroxine sodium, a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone T4 (thyroxine), which is identical to the hormone naturally produced by the thyroid gland. The medication helps normalize thyroid hormone levels in the body, thereby regulating metabolism and ensuring proper functioning of various organs and systems.
Key Features:
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Levothyroxine Sodium (Active Ingredient): Levothyroxine sodium is a synthetic version of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4), which plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, energy production, and the development of tissues. By supplementing the body’s natural thyroid hormone, ELTROXIN 100 mcg helps maintain normal metabolic functions.
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Treatment of Hypothyroidism: ELTROXIN is most commonly prescribed for primary hypothyroidism, where the thyroid gland is unable to produce sufficient amounts of thyroid hormones. It is also used in the treatment of goiter (enlarged thyroid) and for thyroid hormone replacement after thyroid surgery or radiation treatment.
Indications:
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid): ELTROXIN is the primary treatment for patients diagnosed with hypothyroidism, where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone.
- Goiter: To reduce the size of a goiter or prevent it from growing.
- Post-Thyroidectomy: After surgical removal of the thyroid (partial or total thyroidectomy), ELTROXIN is used to replace the thyroid hormone that the body can no longer produce.
- Thyroid Hormone Replacement: It may also be used for thyroid hormone replacement in conditions like thyroid cancer or after radioactive iodine treatment.
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