Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Synthroid, Levo-T, Levoxyl, Unithroid, Tirosint
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
Forms:
Tablet, injection solution
Administration:
By mouth, by intravenous injection
Therapeutic Uses:
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid cancer
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Levothyroxine Drug Class
Levothyroxine (lee-voe-thai-rox-een) is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4) that is naturally made in the body.
Levothyroxine Age Range
Levothyroxine is approved for use in adults and children, including infants and newborn babies.
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