Thyromed 100 mcg Tablet

What Is Thyromed 100Mg?

Thyromed 100 is a medicine in the 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. Thyromed 100 Mg also helps in resolving other medical complications associated with the thyroid glands. 

Thyromed contains Levo-thyroxine(Synthetic) which acts on the hormones that are 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 of Thyromed. Usually, doctors recommend having regular check-ups while consuming Thyromed 100 so that he can track the changes that occurred in your blood. 

The dose of the medicine 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. Thyromed 100Mg may take some weeks to reduce your symptoms of Hypothyroidism, but you need to be regular with its consumption.

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

What Is Thyromed 100Mg Used For?

Thyromed 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 are unable to secrete enough thyroid hormones. As a result, its deficiency disrupts some other functions of the body, 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. Thyromed 100 raises the level of thyroid hormone to the required amount and helps you to resolve these symptoms. For some people, the condition of Hypothyroidism is so severe that they may need to consume medicine lifelong and should not consume it without consulting the doctor.

Thyromed 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 Thyromed 100Mg

Comed Chemicals Ltd. is a publicly listed company that manufactures Thyromed 100 mg. It has decided to help people in India to 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 Thyromed 100 Mg

‘Thyromed 100Mg’ means the medicine contains 100Mg of Levo-thyroxine, a synthetic hormone in one tablet of Thyromed 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 Thyromed are:-

• Thyromed 25 mg
• Thyromed 50 mg
• Thyromed 75 mg
• Thyromed 100 mg
• Thyromed 125 mg

Possible Side Effects Of Thyromed

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
• Pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
• 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 favouring 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 Thyromed 100Mg?

Some side effects can be a result of drug interactions, medicines that show interaction with Levo-thyroxine(Thyromed), 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 Thyromed(Levothyroxine)?

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

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

How To ConsumeThyromed 100Mg?

Consume Thyromed 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. Thyromed 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 helps to resolve complications related to hypothyroidism. For some of the severe cases of hypothyroidism, the patients have to continue consuming the medicine for their entire life. 

Thyromed 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 occurred in the blood content so that the doctor can further reduce or increase the dose of the medicine accordingly.

Precautions While Consuming Thyromed 100 Mg

Usually, Thyromed 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 Thyromed 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, 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 Thyromed 100.
• Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, heart disease or any other systemic illness should not consume Thyromed 100Mg. It is because the long term use of Thyromed can lower your bone density and can make your bones weak, increasing the risk of getting fractures.
• Do not use Thyromed100 for treating obesity, especially in people with normal thyroid hormone levels.
• Thyromed 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, appropriate dose and strength of the medicine should be adjusted. Underdosing or overdosing both 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. Use of other drugs can cause undesired side effects.
• Older adults should carefully use this medicine because the increased risk of getting side effects are significantly high in older adults, and the long term use of Thyromed can also lead to the weakening of the bone.

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

The signs and symptoms of an overdose of the medicine 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 centre at 1800-222-1222.

Storage of Thyromed 100 Mg

Keep Thyromed 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.