Levothyroxine 100 mcg is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4), which is
Levothyroxine 100 mcg is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4), which is naturally produced by the thyroid gland. It is commonly prescribed to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone.
Hypothyroidism: Levothyroxine is used to replace or supplement the missing thyroid hormone in patients with hypothyroidism, helping to restore normal metabolism, energy levels, and growth.
Goiter: It can be used to prevent and treat goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland) caused by thyroid hormone imbalances, iodine deficiency, or other conditions.
Thyroid Cancer: After thyroid surgery for thyroid cancer, levothyroxine may be used to suppress the growth of residual cancer cells by maintaining low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels.
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