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Thyroid

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Desiccated thyroid is used to replace thyroid hormone for people whose thyroid glands do not make sufficient amounts (Hypothyroidism). Thyroid hormone is necessary for increasing the metabolic rate of body tissues.

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Tablet

30MG, 60MG, 125MG

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The dose of desiccated thyroid varies according to a person's needs. For adults, the dose can range from 30 mg to 300 mg daily. For children, the dose is usually based on body weight.

Your doctor will order blood tests to be done 4 to 6 weeks after starting desiccated thyroid to determine the amount of thyroid hormone in your blood. Based on the results of these tests, the doctor may increase your dose until the required response occurs.

Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

Desiccated thyroid should be taken once daily at the same time each day (usually in the morning before breakfast).

Desiccated thyroid must be taken on a daily basis to be effective. Thyroid may take several weeks to have a noticeable effect on your condition. Replacement thyroid hormone therapy usually needs to be taken for life.

It is important to take Thyroid exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store the medication at room temperature and keep it out of reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

There may be an interaction between desiccated thyroid and any of the following:

Amiodarone
antacids that contain calcium
birth control pills
calcium polystyrene
calcium supplements (e.g., calcium carbonate, calcium citrate)
Carbamazepine
ciprofloxacin
Cholestyramine
Colestipol
corticosteroids (e.g., Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone, Prednisone)
diabetes medications (e.g., chlorpropamide, glipizide, Glyburide, insulin, Metformin, Nateglinide, Rosiglitazone)
Digoxin
estrogens (e.g., conjugated estrogen, Estradiol, ethinyl estradiol)
iron supplements
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin
rifampin
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs; e.g., Citalopram, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline)
simethicone
sodium iodide I 131
sodium polystyrene
theophyllines (e.g., Aminophylline, Oxtriphylline, Theophylline)
tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Desipramine, Trimipramine)
Warfarin

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

stop taking one of the medications,
change one of the medications to another,
change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Thyroid. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

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