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| Active Ingredient | THYROXINE |
| Therapeutic Class | THYROID AGENTS |
| Indications | Hypothyroidism. |
| Caution | Angina, sweating, headache, diarrhoea, tachycardia (features of thyrotoxicosis), weight loss, restlessness. |
| Dose Range |
50-100mcgs daily increased by 25-50mcg at intervals of about 4 weeks. Maintenance Dose: 100-200mcgs daily. Best taken on an empty stomach Start at low dose (12.5-50mcg daily ) in elderly or patients with ischaemic heart disease. |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |