Thyroid drug regimen

Hormone deficiency is met by taking levothyroxine, a mouth pill that reduces the glandular function or causes hypothyroidism.  However, there are certain rules for eating thyroid hormone or levothyroxine.  Many times, due to wrong methods, the expected results are not available.

 

 Your to do

 In most cases, the drug is consumed throughout life.  So hormone levels are normal in the test, but the drug can not be stopped.  If the dose is too high or increased, it is advisable to consult a doctor to determine the dose of the drug.

 

 * Levothyroxine is available in different brands in our country.  Since you have to eat all your life, a good brand medicine should be chosen.  The brand of the drug should not be changed by hoot.

 

 * These pills are available in small boxes or on the leaves.  Do not use expired or color-depressing drugs.  The drug is very sensitive.  So choose a cool, dark place of the room for storage.  Do not place medicines in a damp place.

 

 * Levothyroxine is to be consumed on an empty stomach.  It is better to wake up in the morning and take the medicine.  Breakfast time should be at least one hour from the time you take the medicine.  If you want to eat the medicine at night, you should eat it at least three hours after the meal.

 

 * Dry your hands before taking the medicine.  If possible, give the drug's mouth or leaf directly without touching your hand.

 

 * There is no separate dietary regimen while consuming this drug.  You can eat cauliflower, cabbage or soap-rich foods.

 

 * Do not consume high quality foods, soaproteins, fiber foods, antacids within an hour of consuming drugs.  It reduces the effectiveness of the drug.  It is also not advisable to consume calcium or iron in the next four hours after consuming the drug.

 

 * The drug should not be stopped even during pregnancy.  This can harm both the pregnant mother and the unborn child.  Rather, it may be necessary to increase the dose during pregnancy.  So contact your doctor to confirm if you are pregnant.  If for any reason you are late to the doctor, take the daily dose of the drug twice daily, twice daily.

 

 * If you forget to take medicines for some reason, eat as soon as you remember.  However, it must be eaten on an empty stomach (at least one to two hours before or after eating).  If you do not take any medicine for a day, you can take two-dose at a time the next day.

 

 * Check the blood hormone levels at regular intervals to see if the dose is OK.

 Dr.  ABM Kamrul Hasan, Diabetes and Hormone Specialist, Mymensingh Medical College.

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