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The thyroid gland produces two main hormones: thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). These hormones affect every cell in the body. They support the ...
The thyroid gland makes two main hormones: thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). These hormones affect every cell in the body. They support the rate ...
Dosing · For oral dosage form (capsules):. For hypothyroidism: Adults and children older than 12 years of age (growth and puberty complete)—Dose is based on body ...
Testing thyroid function · TSH test. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the pituitary gland. · T-4 tests. The main thyroid hormone is thyroxine (T-4) ...
Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. This medicine is also used to help ...
Chest pain, discomfort, or tightness · decreased urine output · difficult or labored breathing · difficulty with swallowing · dilated neck veins · extreme fatigue ...
Causes. How the thyroid gland works. Two hormones produced by the thyroid are thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine ( ...
The hormones that the thyroid gland makes — triiodothyronine, or T3, and thyroxine, or T4 — have a large impact on your health, affecting all aspects of your ...
Levothyroxine injection is used to treat myxedema coma (severe hypothyroidism), a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. The ...
Treatment for hypothyroidism usually includes taking the thyroid hormone medicine levothyroxine (Levo-T, Synthroid, others) every day. This medicine is taken by ...
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