PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet is a medicine used to treat an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). It replaces the hormone which is not being produced by your thyroid gland in sufficient quantity and helps regulate your body’s energy and metabolism.
Before you start taking Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet, your doctor will do a blood test to see what dose you need. Once you start taking the medicine, you will have regular blood tests to see how well it is working, and the dose may be adjusted from time to time. It is best taken on an empty stomach before your first meal of the day. You should take this medicine regularly to get the maximum benefit. It may take several weeks before your symptoms start to improve. You may need to take it for the rest of your life. If you stop taking it, your symptoms are likely to come back.
The most common side effects of this medicine are caused by taking a higher dose than you need. Possible side effects include arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, dyspnea, headache, and nervousness among others. Most side effects will disappear once you are on the right dose. Call your doctor straight away if you have a very high temperature, fast or irregular heart rate, low blood pressure, yellowness in the eye/skin, confusion, or fits.
Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet may cause weight loss but should not be prescribed or taken to treat obesity. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, inform your doctor right away as the dose may have to be increased/readjusted. Many other drugs affect the way this medicine works. Ask your doctor for advice if you are taking any other medications.
USES OF TERTROXIN TABLET
- Treatment of Hypothyroidism
BENEFITS OF TERTROXIN TABLET
In Treatment of Hypothyroidism
Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet is a synthetic version of thyroid hormone that is naturally produced in your body. When your body does not produce enough thyroxine, you get hypothyroidism. Some symptoms of hypothyroidism include tiredness, weight gain, and muscle aches. This medicine raises your hormone level to the right amount and helps you get rid of these symptoms. For most people, this is a lifelong medication and should not be discontinued without talking to your doctor.
It may take a while for this medicine to work properly. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to determine the effectiveness of this medicine and to make sure that you are on the right dose.
SIDE EFFECTS OF TERTROXIN TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
Common side effects of Tertroxin
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Heart attack
- Breathlessness
- Headache
- Nervousness
- Irritation
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Trembling
- Muscle weakness
- Increased appetite
- Weight loss
- Diarrhea
- Heat intolerance
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Skin rash
HOW TO USE TERTROXIN TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW TERTROXIN TABLET WORKS
Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet is a synthetic form of thyroid hormone triiodothyronine. It works by supplying the thyroid hormones normally produced by the body and treats an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol – CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy – CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding – CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving – CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney – CAUTION
Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver – CAUTION
Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tertroxin 25mcg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
