THYROID DESICCATED

(THYE roid (DES i kay ted)) Brand: Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, Westhroid

What is the most significant information I must know about desiccated thyroid?

• Since thyroid hormone occurs naturally in the body, nearly anyone can take desiccated thyroid. However, you may not be able to use this medicine if you have a thyroid mess called thyrotoxicosis, or an adrenal gland problem that is not controlled by treatment.

• Call your doctor if you announcement any signs of thyroid toxicity, such as chest pain, quick or pounding heartbeats, feeling hot or nervous, or sweating more than usual.

What is desiccated thyroid?

• Desiccated (dried) thyroid is a combination of hormones that are normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Desiccated thyroid is given when the thyroid does not manufacture satis of this hormone on its own.

• Desiccated thyroid treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). Desiccated thyroid is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), and is also given as part of a medical trials for thyroid disorders.

• Desiccated thyroid must not be used to treat obesity or weight problems.

• Desiccated thyroid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking desiccated thyroid?

• To create certain desiccated thyroid is safety for you, speak your doctor if you have:

· heart malady, angina (chest pain);

· coronary artery disease;

· congestive heart failure;

· any type of diabetes; or

· problems with your adrenal gland.

• FDA pregnancy category A. Desiccated thyroid is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. However, speak your doctor if you become pregnant, since your doze needs may change.

• Little amounts of desiccated thyroid can pass into breast milk, but this is not expected to harm a nursing child. However, do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take desiccated thyroid?

• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medication in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.

• Your doctor may occasionally change your doze to create certain you get the excellent results.

• While using desiccated thyroid, you may need frequent blood trials at your doctor's office.

• Hold using this medication as directed, even if you feel well. You may need to take thyroid medicine for the rest of your life.

• Call your doctor if you announcement any signs of thyroid toxicity, such as chest pain, quick or pounding heartbeats, feeling hot or nervous, or sweating more than usual.

• If you need surgery, speak the surgeon onward of time that you are using desiccated thyroid. You may need to stop using the medication for a short time.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What must I avoid while taking desiccated thyroid?

• If you also take cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran) or colestipol (Colestid), avoid taking these medications within 4 hours till or after you take desiccated thyroid.

• Avoid taking an antacid within 4 hours till or after you take desiccated thyroid. Some antacids can create it harder for your body to absorb desiccated thyroid.

What are the possible side effects of desiccated thyroid?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• General side effects may include temporary hair loss (especially in children).

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect desiccated thyroid?

• Speak your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with desiccated thyroid, especially:

· birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy;

· a blood thinner such as warfarin, Coumadin;

· insulin or diabetes medicine you take by mouth;

· medications that contain iodine (such as I-131);

· salicylates such as aspirin, Nuprin Backache Caplet, Kaopectate, KneeRelief, Pamprin Cramp Formula, Pepto-Bismol, Tricosal, Trilisate; or

· steroids such as prednisone and others.

• This list is not complete. Another drugs may interact with desiccated thyroid, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medicine manual.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about desiccated thyroid.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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