Indication
Replacement therapy in hypothyroidism, Severe and chronic hypothyroidism, TSH suppression, Myxoedema coma.
Contra Indication
Elderly, cardiovascular disorders (including hypertension). Untreated hyperthyroidism, uncorrected adrenal failure, recent MI.
Caution
Angina, heart failure, DM, diabetes insipidus, elderly, long-standing hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, myxoedema. Do not use for treatment of obesity or for wt loss. Pregnancy, lactation.
Side Effect
Heart Palpitations, Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Anxiousness, Confusion, Agitation, Insomnia, Weight loss, and Increased Appetite. Difficulty Breathing, Shortness of Breath, or Swelling of the face and tongue. Acute overdose may cause fever, hypoglycemia, heart failure, coma and unrecognized adrenal insufficiency.