Synthroid 100 mcg Tablet

What Is Synthroid 100Mg?

Synthroid 100 is a medicine in tablet form that contains hormones secreted by the thyroid glands. It primarily helps in the treatment of hypothyroidism. It is a condition in which the thyroid gland is not able to produce sufficient amounts of hormones. Synthroid 100 Mg also helps in resolving other medical complications associated with the thyroid glands. 

Synthroid contains Levo-thyroxine(Synthetic), which acts on the hormones produced by the thyroid glands. Before you start consuming the medicine, the doctor will ask you to go for a blood test in order to see the actual need for Synthroid. Usually, doctors recommend having regular check-ups while consuming Synthroid 100 so that he can track the changes that occurred in your blood. 

The medicine dose may change with time, and in order to know that change, the doctors may refer you to have regular blood tests. It is better to take medicine on an empty stomach before your first meal of the day. Synthroid 100Mg may take some weeks to reduce Hypothyroidism symptoms, but you need to be regular with its consumption.

While consuming Synthroid 100 Mg, you may experience weight loss, but that doesn’t mean this medicine can treat obesity. If in case you become pregnant while consuming Synthroid 100Mg, consult with the doctor immediately. He will make some changes to your diet and dose accordingly, which will be necessary.

What Is Synthroid 100Mg Used For?

Synthroid 100 Mg is a synthetic version of thyroxine, a hormone that is secreted from the thyroid gland. 

Hypothyroidism: It is a medical complication in which the thyroid glands cannot secrete enough thyroid hormones. As a result, its deficiency disrupts some other body functions, such as heart rate, body temperature, and all aspects of metabolism. Such medical complications are more prevalent in older women.

Some of the major symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, cold sensitivity, dry skin, constipation, and unexplained weight gain. Synthroid 100 raises the thyroid hormone level to the required amount and helps you resolve these symptoms. For some people, hypothyroidism is so severe that they may need to consume medicine lifelong and should not consume it without consulting the doctor.

Synthroid 100 may take some time to resolve your problem, and you may also have to go for regular blood tests so that the doctor can understand if some changes need to be made.

About The Manufacturer Of Synthroid 100Mg

Akumentis Healthcare Ltd. is the fastest growing pharmaceutical company in India that manufactures Synthroid 100 mg. It introduced all the innovative pharmaceutical products with innovation & technology.

It has decided to help India live a healthier life through a diverse range of science-based nutritional products, diagnostics tools, branded generic pharmaceutical products, and diabetes and vascular devices.

Available Strengths Of Synthroid 100 Mg

‘Synthroid 100Mg’ means the medicine contains 100Mg of Levo-thyroxine, a synthetic hormone in one tablet of Synthroid 100 Mg. 100 mg is the strength of the medicine. The drug is available in various strengths so that the doctor can prescribe this to patients according to their severity. The available strengths of Synthroid are:-

• Synthroid 25 mg
• Synthroid 50 mg
• Synthroid 75 mg
• Synthroid 100 mg
• Synthroid 125 mg

Possible Side Effects Of Synthroid

Along with the necessary side effects, the drug may interact with other medicines or disease and may cause unnecessary side effects, such as:-

Less common

• Pain in the chest or discomfort
• A decrease in urine output
• Difficulty while breathing
• Difficulty while swallowing
• Dilated neck veins
• Extreme fatigue
• Fainting
• Increased or irregular heartbeat or pulse
• Fever
• Heart intolerance
• Hives or welts, skin itching, rash, or redness
• Irregular breathing
• Irritability
• Menstrual changes
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Swelling of the eyes, face, lips, throat, or tongue
• Tightness in the chest
• Tremors

Rare symptoms

• Blurred or double vision
• Dizziness
• Eye pain
• Lack of slow growth of children
• Limp or walk favoring one leg
• Pain in the knee or hips
• Seizures
• Severe headache

Overdose symptoms

• Change in consciousness
• Cold and clammy skin
• Confusion
• Disorientation
• Fast or weak pulse
• Lightheadedness
• Loss of consciousness
• Sudden headache
• Sudden loss of coordination
• Sudden slurring of speech

What Are The Medicines That Interact With Synthroid 100Mg?

Some side effects can be a result of drug interactions, medicines that show interaction with Levo-thyroxine(Synthroid), such as:-

• Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine)
• Aspir 81 (aspirin)
• Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)
• Calcium 600 D (calcium / vitamin d)
• Crestor (rosuvastatin)
• Cymbalta (duloxetine)
• Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)
• Fosamax (alendronate)
• grapefruit
• ibuprofen
• Lasix (furosemide)
• Lipitor (atorvastatin)
• lisinopril
• Lyrica (pregabalin)
• metformin
• Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol)
• Metoprolol Tartrate (metoprolol)
• Nexium (esomeprazole)
• phentermine
• Singulair (montelukast)
• Soy
• Tylenol (acetaminophen)
• Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
• vitamin d
• Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol)
• Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
• Vitamins (multivitamin)
• Xanax (alprazolam)
• Zyrtec (cetirizine)

What Are The Diseases That Interact With Synthroid(Levothyroxine)?

When consumed with some other medicines, the Levo-thyroxine(Synthroid) may show interaction with some of the diseases, such as:-

• Adrenal insufficiency
• Cardiovascular disease
• Thyrotoxicosis
• Diabetes
• Seizures

How To ConsumeSynthroid 100Mg?

Consume Synthroid 100 as advised by the doctor, do not alter the medicine without asking him. Do not crush, chew, or break it in the mouth, consume it orally with a glass of water. Synthroid 100 Mg should be consumed with an empty stomach.

The medicine contains a synthetic version of the hormone produced by the thyroid gland. It works by raising the hormone level to the required amount and resolving hypothyroidism complications. For some of the severe hypothyroidism cases, the patients have to continue consuming the medicine for their entire life. 

Synthroid 100 may take time to resolve your problem, but the medicine is effective. Mostly, the doctor may suggest to people with severe hypothyroidism to go for regular blood check-ups in order to know the changes that occurred in the blood content so that the doctor can further reduce or increase the dose of the medicine accordingly.

Precautions While Consuming Synthroid 100 Mg

Usually, Synthroid 100 is used in treating hypothyroidism but can also show some unnecessary side effects if you do not follow some of the important instructions, such as:-

• Do not consume Synthroid 100Mg and inform the doctor if you are allergic to Levo-thyroxine. 
• The medicine is safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. But still, consult with the doctor before consuming the medicine in such cases. He may not stop the medication but may make some changes the best for you.
• Share your diet plan and your current medical status with your doctor before consuming the medicine in order to avoid any unwanted side effects.
• Also, please inform your doctor about your medical history(previous or active medical condition) so that he may adjust the dose of the medicine appropriately. Your duration and severity of the medicine depend on your medical condition.
• People suffering from thyroid nodules should be very careful while consuming the medicine. In case the serum TSH level is suppressed in thyroid patients, do not consume Synthroid 100.
• Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, heart disease, or any other systemic illness should not consume Synthroid 100Mg. The long-term use of Synthroid can lower your bone density and make your bones weak, increasing the risk of getting fractures.
• Do not use Synthroid100 for treating obesity, especially in people with normal thyroid hormone levels.
• Synthroid 100 should not be used for treating male/female infertility unless associated with low thyroid hormone levels.
• Based on the patients’ disease profile, other medicine usages, food habits, and other parameters, the medicine's appropriate dose and strength should be adjusted. Underdosing or overdosing can lead to severe side effects.
• Always consult with the doctor before you stop consuming or changing the dose, or switching the medicine to another one. The use of other drugs can cause undesired side effects.
• Older adults should carefully use this medicine because the increased risk of getting side effects is significantly high in older adults. The long-term use of Synthroid can also lead to the weakening of the bone.

What To Do In Case Of An Overdose Of The Medicine?

An overdose of the medicine's signs and symptoms may include loss of consciousness, cold-clammy skin, confusion, disorientation, increased pulse rate, sudden headache, and slurring speech.

If you experience any of these, search for immediate medical help. The people of the United States can call the local poison control center at 1800-222-1222.

Storage of Synthroid 100 Mg

Keep Synthroid 100 in a closed container at room temperature away from the heat, moisture, sunlight, and children. In case you need any further help, consult your healthcare professional.