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2. Hypothyroidism - Wikipedia

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   Thyroid hormone replacement with levothyroxine treats hypothyroidism. [3] Medical professionals adjust the dose according to symptoms and normalization of the thyroxine and TSH levels. [3] Thyroid medication is safe in pregnancy. [3] Although an adequate amount of dietary iodine is important, too much may worsen specific forms of hypothyroidism ...

3. Levothyroxine - Wikipedia

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   Levothyroxine, also known as L-thyroxine, is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T 4). [5] [8] It is used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency (hypothyroidism), including a severe form known as myxedema coma. [5] It may also be used to treat and prevent certain types of thyroid tumors. [5] It is not indicated for weight loss. [5]

4. Hashimoto's thyroiditis - Wikipedia

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   Levothyroxine dosing to normalise TSH is based on the amount of residual endogenous thyroid function and the patient’s weight, particularly lean body mass. [15] Usually the dose prescribed ranges from 1.6 mcg/kg to 1.8 mcg/kg, but can be adjusted based upon each patient. [10]

5. Common thyroid drug levothyroxine linked to bone mass loss - AOL

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   Levothyroxine, a drug used to treat hypothyroidism, can lead to reduced bone mass and density in older adults with normal thyroid levels, a small cohort study has shown.

6. Thyroid hormones - Wikipedia

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   The thyroid system of the thyroid hormones T 3 and T 4 [1] Thyroid hormones are any hormones produced and released by the thyroid gland, namely triiodothyronine (T 3) and thyroxine (T 4). They are tyrosine-based hormones that are primarily responsible for regulation of metabolism. T 3 and T 4 are partially composed of iodine, derived from food. [2]

7. Congenital hypothyroidism - Wikipedia

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   Treatment consists of a daily dose of thyroxine, available as a small tablet. The generic name is levothyroxine, and several brands are available. The tablet is crushed and given to the baby with a small amount of water or milk. The most commonly recommended dose range is 10-15 μg/kg daily, typically 12.5 to 37.5 or 44 μg. [8]