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levothyroxine

levothyroxine
Brand names: Levothyroxine Sodium
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INTRAVENOUS 100 mcg (0.1 mg)   Restricted
TABLET, ORAL 25 mcg (0.025 mg); 50 mcg (0.05 mg); 75 mcg (0.075 mg); 88 mcg (0.088 mg); 100 mcg (0.1 mg); 112 mcg (0.112 mg); 125 mcg (0.125 mg); 137 mcg (0.137 mg); 150 mcg (0.15 mg); 175 mcg (0.175 mg); 200 mcg (0.2 mg)

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CLASS
683604

Comments:

IV Levothyroxine should be reserved for myxedema patients, LOPA patients, pediatrics, or if a patient is NPO for a prolonged period.  If IV Levothyroxine is indicated, please confirm correct dosing conversion by verifying patient's home dose (the IV dose should 50% of the oral dose).

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Drug Name Common Side Effects
levothyroxine
  • palpitation, sweating
  • diarrhea, weight loss
  • insomnia

Last updated: Nov. 30, 2021
  • Black Box Warning: Treatment of obesity or weight loss
  • Restricted: levothyroxine IV (Synthroid) is restricted to patients with myxedema coma, LOPA patients, pediatrics, or if a patient is NPO for a prolonged period


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