Thyroid -dessicated Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Thyroid -dessicated-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

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Generic Name : Thyroid -dessicated

Pronunciation : thye' roid

ICD Code : Y42.1 Therapeutic Classification : Thyroid And Antithyroid Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of Thyroid -dessicated

International :

Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, Westhroid

Why is Thyroid -dessicated Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a dried and powdered form of thyroid hormone, prescribed for hypothyroidism, TSH suppression (in thyroid cancer, nodules, goiters, and enlargement in chronic thyroiditis).

When should Thyroid -dessicated not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with adrenal cortical insufficiency, untreated thyrotoxicosis and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Thyroid -dessicated?

Hypothyroidism - Adults- PO- The recommended dose is 30 mg/day initially, increasing by 15 mg increments every 2 to 3 week.
Maintenance- The recommended dose is 60 to 120 mg/day.

How should Thyroid -dessicated be taken?

It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, once a day before breakfast.

What are the warnings and precautions for Thyroid -dessicated?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of sugar, osteoporosis, narrowing of blood vessels, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and fats, chest pain, heart attack, mal-absorption, under active adrenal gland, kidney or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Do not use for obesity or weight loss treatment.

What are the side effects of Thyroid -dessicated?

Heart - Palpitations, fast heart rate, abnormal heart rate and chest pain.
Central Nervous System - Tremors, headache, nervousness and sleeplessness.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea and vomiting.
Genitourinary - Menstrual irregularities.
Miscellaneous - Hypersensitivity, weight loss, sweating, heat intolerance and fever.