levoxyl is used for what?

Answer 1

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It's a chemical in medicines as a hormone replacement usually given to patients with thyroid problems, specifically, hypothyroidism. It is also given to people who have Goitre or an enlarged thyroid gland.

levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces the hormone that is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. It is important to have adequate levels of thyroid hormone in your bloodstream to maintain normal mental and physical activity. In children, adequate levels of thyroid hormone are important for normal mental and physical growth and development.


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Levothyroxine is a naturally occurring hormone produced by your thyroid. It is important for normal energy and metabolism.

• For a variety of reasons, your body may not produce enough of this hormone on its own. In these cases, Levoxyl is taken to replace your body's natural thyroid hormone. Levoxyl is also used to prevent and treat goiter (growth or enlargement of the thyroid gland). Causes of goiter include hormonal imbalances, radiation, surgery, and cancer.

• Levoxyl may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.


This medication is used to treat other types of thyroid disorders as well (e.g., certain types of goiters, thyroid nodules, thyroiditis, thyroid cancer).


Who should not take Levoxyl?

• Since thyroid hormone occurs naturally in your body, almost anyone can take this drug. In general, Levoxyl should not be taken if you have other hormonal problems that are not being adequately treated.

• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have a heart disease such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, or angina. These conditions may be affected by thyroid therapy, and closer monitoring may be necessary at the start of therapy.

• Changes in blood sugar may occur if you have diabetes, and special monitoring may be necessary.

• Levoxyl is in the FDA pregnancy category A. This means that Levoxyl is safe for use during pregnancy. It is also safe to take thyroid hormones if you are breast-feeding a baby. This drug does pass into breast milk, but it will not harm a nursing infant.

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How to use Levoxyl Oral

Take this medication by mouth usually once a day on an empty stomach, 1/2 to 1 hour before breakfast, or as directed by your doctor. To prevent difficulty swallowing the tablet, take it with a full glass of water unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

For children who cannot swallow whole tablets, crush the tablet and mix in 1 or 2 teaspoons (5 or 10 ml) of water, and give using a spoon or dropper as soon as possible after preparation. Do not store the mixture for later use. Do not mix crushed tablets in soybean infant formula. Consult your pharmacist for more information.

Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day. Your doctor may need to adjust your dosage based on your medical condition, your response to therapy, and your laboratory test results.

Do not stop taking this medication without consulting with your doctor. Replacement therapy is usually taken for life.

It may take up to 4-6 weeks before the full benefits of this medication take effect. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Levothyroxine, (Levoxyl is a brand name of Levothyroxine )also known as L-thyroxine, synthetic T4 or 3,5,3',5' - tetraiodo - L - thyronine, is a synthetic form of thyroxine (thyroid hormone). The natural hormone is chemically in the L-form, as is the pharmaceutical agent. Dextrothyroxine (D-thyroxine) briefly saw research as an anticholesterol agent but was pulled due to cardiac side-effects.

The EU has recently standardized the use of the name "levothyroxine" for the drug. Common brand names include "Thyrax", "Euthyrox", "Levaxin" and "Eltroxin" in Europe, and "Levoxyl" and "Synthroid" in the US. There are also numerous generic versions approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Answer 4

Levoxyl is a trade name for the synthetic hormone thyroxine. Thyroxine is a replacement thyroid hormone.

My wife takes a variant of this -- levothyroxine -- to treat her hypothyroidism.

Answer 5

It is used for thyroid.

The thyroid is a small gland that lies in the neck about the level of the Adam's apple and weighs approximately one ounce. It produces thyroid hormone and calcitonin. The parathyroid glands are very small and lie on the outside portion of the thyroid gland and secrete parathyroid hormone. We will be focusing on thyroid hormone.

The thyroid gland is stimulated to make thyroid hormone by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) which is produced in the pituitary gland located in the brain. The pituitary is controlled by the hypothalamus in the brain which monitors the amount of circulating thyroid hormone. Iodine must enter the thyroid gland through a transport system that is repaired with the intake of vitamin C. There is usually about 20-30 mg of iodine in the body and 75 percent of it is stored in the thyroid. In addition to iodine, magnesium, zinc, copper, and vitamins B2, B3, and B6 are required for thyroid hormone production.

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Answer 6

It's a chemical in medicines as a hormone replacement usually given to patients with thyroid problems, specifically, hypothyroidism. It is also given to people who have Goitre or an enlarged thyroid gland.