INTRODUCTION
THYRONORM 88MCG TABLET contains Thyroxine which belongs to the group of medicines called Thyroid hormone receptors. It is used as a replacement therapy in the treatment of primary (thyroidal), secondary (pituitary) and tertiary (hypothalamic) congenital or acquired hypothyroidism.
It is also used as an adjunct to surgery and radioiodine therapy in the management of thyrotropin-dependent well-differentiated papillary or follicular carcinoma (a differentiated thyroid cancer where cancer develops from the follicular cells and grow slowly) of thyroid gland.
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone in the blood stream. It is characterized by symptoms such as weakness, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, puffy face, hoarseness and muscle weakness.
THYRONORM 88MCG TABLET is not recommended for use if you had a heart attack, acute myocarditis (inflammation/swelling of the heart muscle) or acute pancarditis (general inflammation/ swelling of the heart) recently.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are having severe liver disease such as liver cirrhosis, kidney problems such as renal impairment, end-stage renal disease, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure, other heart problems, history of heart attack and/or history of kidney transplant.
It is not recommended for use in patients with overactive thyroid gland or untreated adrenal insufficiency (inability of adrenal glands to make enough of the hormone cortisol).
THYRONORM 88MCG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and elderly patients (aged above 65 years).
The most common side effects associated with the use of THYRONORM 88MCG TABLET are skin rash, itching and mild leucopenia (reduced white blood cell count). Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
