What is the generic name?

LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM

What is the Trade Name for LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM?

Synthroid

What are the Indications for LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Hypothyroidism SYNTHROID is indicated as a replacement therapy in primary (thyroidal), secondary (pituitary), and tertiary (hypothalamic) congenital or acquired hypothyroidism. Pituitary Thyrotropin (Thyroid -Stimulating Hormone, TSH) Suppression SYNTHROID is indicated as an adjunct to surgery and radioiodine therapy in the management of thyrotropin-dependent well-differentiated thyroid cancer. Limitations of Use: SYNTHROID is not indicated for suppression of benign thyroid nodules and nontoxic diffuse goiter in iodine-sufficient patients as there are no clinical benefits and overtreatment with SYNTHROID may induce hyperthyroidism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) ] . SYNTHROID is not indicated for treatment of hypothyroidism during the recovery phase of subacute thyroiditis. SYNTHROID is levothyroxine sodium (T4) indicated for: Hypothyroidism: As replacement therapy in primary (thyroidal), secondary (pituitary), and tertiary (hypothalamic) congenital or acquired hypothyroidism. ( 1 ) Pituitary Thyrotropin (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, TSH) Suppression: As an adjunct to surgery and radioiodine therapy in the management of thyrotropin-dependent well-differentiated thyroid cancer. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: – Not indicated for suppression of benign thyroid nodules and nontoxic diffuse goiter in iodine-sufficient patients. – Not indicated for treatment of hypothyroidism during the recovery phase of subacute thyroiditis.

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