Tiroy (Thyroxine Sodium)

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Brand Name: Tiroy

Generic Name: Thyroxine Sodium

Manufacturer/Agent: Metro Pharma

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 50mcg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 180.00

Retail Price: @ KES 2.40

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Class: Thyroid Hormones (Endocrine system drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C15H10I4NNaO4.xH2O = 798.9

Precautions: Care in cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus.

Indications/Uses: Hypothyroidism 50-200mcg od.

Interactions: Anticoagulants. oral hypoglycaemics. anticonvulsants. cardiac glycosides. phenytoin. aspirin. sympathomimetics.

Side Effects: Arrhythmias. anginal pain. tachycardia. muscle cramps. headache. restlessness. flushing. sweating. diarrhoea. weight gain.

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