Introduction and mode of action The active ingredient in drug Euthyrox® from Merck Pharma GmbH is called levothyroxine. Euthyrox® contains the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (L-thyroxine). This is used in thyroid diseases (e.g. hypothyroidism). In healthy people, the thyroid gland produces various hormones, including thyroxine. These hormones are needed for many metabolic processes and thus … Euthyrox®
Contraindications Before treatment with Euthyrox® is started, the following diseases must have been excluded or treated: Unsuitable for treatment with Euthyrox® are patients with Coronary heart disease (CHD) Angina pectoris (narrow heart) Arteriosclerosis High blood pressure (hypertension) Hypofunction of the pituitary gland (pituitary insufficiency) Subfunction of the adrenal cortex (adrenal cortex insufficiency) Thyroid Autonomy Hypersensitivity … Contraindications | Euthyrox®
Interactions The lipid-lowering agents colestyramine and colestipol reduce the absorption of levothyroxine and for this reason they should not be used until 4 – 5 hours after taking Euthyrox®. Similarly, aluminum-containing antacids and calcium carbonate, as well as iron-containing drugs reduce the absorption of levothyroxine and should therefore not be taken until two hours after … Interactions | Euthyrox®
Euthyrox in pregnancy and lactation The drug Euthyrox® may also be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. There are no known risks to the unborn child or infant if Euthyrox® is used in moderate doses. Due to hormonal factors, the need for levothyroxine may increase in women during pregnancy if they suffer from hypothyroidism. For this … Euthyrox in pregnancy and lactation | Euthyrox®
