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Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet belongs to 'thyroid agents', primarily used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Hypothyroidism is a chronic disorder, which happens when the thyroid gland (located in the front lower part of the neck), is unable to make enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is responsible for releasing hormones, which are composed of tri-iodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which helps the body to regulate and use energy. The thyroid controls functions of the heart and digestive system, without the right amount of these hormones, the body is unable to function properly. Early symptoms of this disease are fatigue and weight gain. While other symptoms include feeling cold even in warm weather, dry skin or too much or too few menses (in women), easy fatigueness, constipation, weight gain, or even lack of energy. Right diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroid are important to restore normal physical and mental activity.
Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet contains 'Thyroxine sodium' which replaces or provides more thyroid hormone in the body when the body is unable to naturally produce enough thyroid hormone (Thyroxine) to meet the requirements of the body. In this way, Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet helps to replace missing thyroid hormone for proper digestion, muscle functioning, brain development, and maintenance of bones.
Take Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet exactly in the same way as suggested by the doctor. Usually, Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet does not cause any undesirable effects in the body. Still, its overdose may cause diarrhoea, muscle spasm, weight loss, feeling hot even in cool environments, headache, nervousness, sleeplessness, irritability, menstrual irregularities (in women), and skin rash. Thus, it is better to take Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet is the same dose, and if you by chance, miss it then do not double the dose for the sake of getting results fast. If a person experiences any of these signs, then their doctor may suggest them to undertake a blood test called 'thyroid function test' which checks three hormones related to thyroid - TSH, T3, T4 to check if the thyroid gland is functioning normally or not.
Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet can not be given via mouth in patients dealing with myxedema coma. Your doctor may suggest calcium or vitamin D supplements with Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet to improve bone density associated with thyroid hormone overreplacement. Consult with your doctor if the symptoms of low thyroid hormone-like weight gain, slow heartbeat, or sensitivity to cold, tiredness, muscle aches, constipation, dry skin, worsens or persists after a couple of days of taking this drug. If Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet is taken by persons having diabetes mellitus, then it may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. Thus it is important to carefully monitor the blood glucose level while starting, changing, or stopping thyroid hormone with Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet . The doctor decides the right dose of Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet after checking the body weight and thyroid function test report. Regular monitoring of thyroid function is important to check the effectiveness of the medicine.
Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet is a synthetic thyroid hormone that is prescribed for the treatment of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Thyroxine is the important hormone released by the thyroid gland into the bloodstream. It plays an important role in the functioning of the heart, digestion, muscles, and brain development. Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet acts in the same manner as natural Thyroxine does, as it replaces the natural hormone produced by the thyroid gland so that body has enough thyroxine hormone to regulate the body's needs and metabolism. In this way, it helps to replace missing thyroid hormone and/or to relieve stress on the thyroid gland.
Take Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet in the same dosing strength as suggested by the doctor without increasing or decreasing it, as doses beyond the range may produce serious or even life-threatening reactions in the body. A person should consult with their doctor if they have heart diseases, diabetes, clotting disorders, adrenaline, or pituitary gland problem, as the dose needs to be adjusted in this case. If a person has diabetes then this medicine may affect their blood sugar levels and can worsen glycaemic control so it is advised to go for regular blood sugar checkups. Taking Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet on regular basis can reduce bone mineral density, particularly in post-menopausal women. Hence, it is best to talk to the doctor who might prescribe you the dose according to your bone health. Regular thyroid function tests are important while taking this medicine on an empty stomach after overnight (6-8 hrs) fasting. Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet is not allowed to use in persons with acute myocardial infarction and high blood pressure. Taking this medicine for a long duration may affect bone health leading to osteoporosis which can increase the risk of bone fractures. Hence, a person should consult with their doctor as their doctor may prescribe calcium or vitamin D supplements alongside Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet for improving bone health.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Certain medications that interact with Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet include anti-diabetic drug (metformin), neuro-related medicine (amphetamine), and acidity medicine (cimetidine, esomeprazole).
Drug-Food Interaction: Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet may interact with certain foods like soybean flour, cottonseed meal, walnuts, dietary fibre, calcium, and calcium-fortified juices.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet should not be used in conditions that include untreated or uncontrolled adrenal gland disorder, a thyroid disorder called thyrotoxicosis, or any recent or current symptoms of a heart attack.
Regular thyroid function tests (T3, T4 and TSH) is required if you are taking Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet .
Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet is not indicated for the treatment of obesity or weight loss.
Regular monitoring of blood sugars may be advised by your doctor, as Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet causes fluctuation in blood sugar levels.
Hypothyroidism: It is a chronic condition in which the thyroid gland of the body does not produce enough thyroid hormones to fulfil the needs of the body. The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that is present at the front of your neck and is responsible for releasing hormones (tri-iodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)) that is required for the proper functioning of the body. Without enough amount of thyroid hormone, the body’s metabolism slows down, and a person feels less energetic. Early symptoms of hypothyroidism are fatigue, and weight gain and other symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, sensitive face, depression, constipation, feeling cold, decreased sweating, slowed heart rate, elevated blood cholesterol, dry skin, thinning hair, impaired memory, menstrual changes, muscle weakness, muscle stiffness, and hoarseness of voice. It may be possible that there is a loss of Calcium and Vitamin D in some cases of hypothyroidism.
Alcohol
Caution
A person should limit the consumption of alcohol along with Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet to avoid bothersome side-effects.
Pregnancy
Safe if prescribed
Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet is safe to use for a pregnant woman if suggested by the doctor. The need for Thyroxine may increase during pregnancy due to improved blood levels of estrogen (female sex hormone) hence, monitoring of thyroid function should be done regularly both throughout and after pregnancy. In this case, the thyroid hormone dose can be modified by your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet can only be given to nursing mothers if suggested by the doctor. However, even during high dose thyroxine therapy, the amount of Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet passing into the breast milk during lactation is very low and therefore harmless.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet works in a similar manner as natural hormone so it does not interfere with the ability to drive.
Liver
Safe if prescribed
Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet works in the same way natural hormone of the body so it does not have any reported interaction hence, in case you experience any difficulty discuss with your doctor.
Kidney
Safe if prescribed
Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet works in the same way natural hormone of the body so it does not have any reported interaction hence, in case you experience any difficulty discuss with your doctor. However, patients with adrenal gland disorders should consult a doctor before its consumption.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Rethyro 12.5 mcg Tablet can be given to the children with inborn thyroid hormone deficiency. To achieve normal mental and physical development. The doctor would adjust the dose individually according to the thyroid hormone level and TSH values measured in blood.
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