Drug Class
thyroid hormone
Type
brand
Active Ingredient
levothyroxine
📋Overview
Synthroid is a brand name for levothyroxine, a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine. It is commonly used to manage conditions related to an underactive thyroid gland, such as hypothyroidism. By supplementing low hormone levels, Synthroid helps regulate the body's metabolism and energy production. It is also sometimes used in certain thyroid disorders, including after thyroid surgery or in cases of thyroid cancer.
📚References
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