Levothyroxine Sodium

Generic: LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM ANHYDROUS

Prescription DrugINTRAVENOUS

Drug Information

Brand Name
Levothyroxine Sodium
Generic Name
LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM ANHYDROUS
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Product Type
Prescription Drug
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Application Number
152d071f-d4aa-46d2-b397-61c1cabdd86d

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Levothyroxine Sodium for Injection is indicated for the treatment of myxedema coma. Important Limitations of Use: The relative bioavailability between Levothyroxine Sodium for Injection and oral levothyroxine products has not been established. Caution should be used when switching patients from oral levothyroxine products to Levothyroxine Sodium for Injection as accurate dosing conversion has not been studied. Levothyroxine Sodium is an L-thyroxine product. Levothyroxine ...

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Levothyroxine Sodium for Injection is indicated for the treatment of myxedema coma. Important Limitations of Use: The relative bioavailability between Levothyroxine Sodium for Injection and oral levothyroxine products has not been established. Caution should be used when switching patients from oral levothyroxine products to Levothyroxine Sodium for Injection as accurate dosing conversion has not been studied. Levothyroxine Sodium is an L-thyroxine product. Levothyroxine (T 4 ) Sodium for Injection is indicated for the treatment of myxedema coma. ( 1 ) Important Limitations of Use: The relative bioavailability of this drug has not been established. Use caution when converting patients from oral to intravenous levothyroxine. ( 1 )

Warnings

WARNING: NOT FOR TREATMENT OF OBESITY OR FOR WEIGHT LOSS Thyroid hormones, including Levothyroxine Sodium for Injection , should not be used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss. ( 5.3 ) Larger doses may produce serious or even life threatening manifestations of toxicity. ( 6 )

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Excessive doses of levothyroxine can predispose to signs and symptoms compatible with hyperthyroidism. The signs and symptoms of thyrotoxicosis include, but are not limited to: exophthalmic goiter, weight loss, increased appetite, palpitations, nervousness, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, sweating, tachycardia, increased pulse and blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias, angina pectoris, tremors, insomnia, heat intolerance, fever, and menstrual irregularities. Excessive doses of L-th...

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Excessive doses of levothyroxine can predispose to signs and symptoms compatible with hyperthyroidism. The signs and symptoms of thyrotoxicosis include, but are not limited to: exophthalmic goiter, weight loss, increased appetite, palpitations, nervousness, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, sweating, tachycardia, increased pulse and blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias, angina pectoris, tremors, insomnia, heat intolerance, fever, and menstrual irregularities. Excessive doses of L-thyroxine can predispose to signs and symptoms compatible with hyperthyroidism. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC at 1-800-551-7176 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before making any decisions about your medications. Data sourced from openFDA.