Levothyroxine (Injection Route)

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Levothyroxine (Injection Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Synthroid

Description

Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine injection can be used as a substitute for the oral dose when a rapid effect is needed and when the oral route is not allowed .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

Before Using
DR602729 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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