Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet

Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering '__'bad'__' cholesterol (LDL). Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke. Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet can be taken with or without food. You can take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat. Common side effects of this medicine include chest pain, an irregular heartbeat, sweating, diarrhea, headache, or skin rash. If you experience any such side effect that does not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Before taking this medicine it is better to let your doctor know about all the other medicines that are prescribed to you. This medicine may interfere with the working of other medicines such as blood sugar controlling medicines. This medicine should be taken with caution if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting the doctor. Your doctor may ask to get regular tests for kidney function while you are taking this medicine.

• High cholesterol

Dextrothyroxine is a lipid modifying agent that acts in the liver to increase breakdown (catabolism) of LDL (a type of bad cholesterol) to smaller sub units. This leads to increased excretion of cholesterol and bile acids via the biliary route into the feces, with a resulting reduction in cholesterol and LDL..

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Headache
• Increased body temperature
• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
• Chest pain
• Sweating

AlcoholSAFE

Consuming alcohol with Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class

Phenylalanine derivatives

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Hormones

Action Class

Hypolipidemics-others