Carbamazepine (Moderate)
Phenytoin (Moderate)
Warfarin (Moderate)
Ethinyl Estradiol (Moderate)
Rifampicin (Moderate)
Epinephrine (Moderate)
Phenobarbital (Moderate)
Insulin and other anti diabetic medicines (Moderate)
Ketamine (Moderate)
Testosterone (Moderate)
Amphetamine (Moderate)
Antacids containing calcium/magnesium/aluminum (Moderate)
This medicine is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism where the thyroid gland does not produce thyroid hormones in sufficient quantities.
This medicine is used along with surgery and radioiodine therapy for the treatment of thyroid cancer. It is also used to treat or prevent an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) associated with thyroid cancer or radiation therapy.
This medicine is used to treat a severe form of hypothyroidism known as myxedema coma. This condition is characterized by altered mental state, poor circulation, and poor metabolism. It is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical intervention.
Shaking and trembling of arms and feet
Headache
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal cramps
Nervousness and irritability (Rare)
Sleeplessnes
Excessive sweating
Fever
Changes in menstrual cycle
Temporary hair loss (Rare)
Rapid or irregular heartbeat (Severe)
Chest pain and discomfort (Severe)
Thyrotoxic crisis (Severe)
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to levothyroxine, thyroid hormone, or any other ingredients present with it.
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have an excess of thyroid hormone in the body due to overactive glands or hyperthyroidism.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with an untreated condition where the adrenal glands do not produce steroid hormones in adequate quantities (adrenal insufficiency). Therapy with this medicine in such patients could lead to worsening of the condition of the patient.
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have recently had an episode of a heart attack.