THYROPEP 25 TABLET

Description: Thyropep 25 is consist of thyroxine sodium belongs to 'thyroid agents', primarily used to treat underactive thyroid. Pharmaceutical Dosage Form: Tablet Route of Administration: Oral Composition: Each uncoated tablet contains: Thyroxine Sodium I.P. equivalent to anhydrous Thyroxine Sodium        25 mcg (Synthetic Thyroid Hormone) Excipients                                                                   q.s. Mechanism of Action. Thyropep 25 is a tablet containing thyroxine sodium which is used for the treatment of hypothyroidism. Thyroxine is deiodinated in peripheral tissues to form Tri-iodothyronine which is thought to be active form of thyroid hormone. Indications: Thyropep 25 is indicated for control of hypothyroidism, congenital hypothyroidism and juvenile myxoedema. Dosage: As directed by the physician. Storage: Store protected from light & moisture at a temperature not exceeding 30°C Presentation: 120 Tablets Side effects: Rash, Pruritus, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Headache. Contraindications: Thyropep 25 is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to the drug. or excipients, during pregnancy and lactation, in patients with Adrenal gland disorder or adrenal insufficiency or Thyrotoxicosis Drug Interactions: Thyropep 25 can cause drug interaction with following drugs: Oral anticoagulants (Warfarin) Anti-diabetic agents Tricyclic anti-depressants (e.g. amitriptyline, imipramine, dosulepin) sympathomimetic agents (e.g. adrenaline or phenylephrine) Beta Blockers Amiodarone Anticonvulsants, such as carbamazepine and phenytoin Anti-obesity drugs