What is thyro tab used for?
THYRO-TABS is indicated as a replacement therapy in primary (thyroidal), secondary (pituitary), and tertiary (hypothalamic) congenital or acquired hypothyroidism. THYRO-TABS is indicated as an adjunct to surgery and radioiodine therapy in the management of thyrotropin-dependent well-differentiated thyroid cancer.
What are the side effects of Thyro-tabs in dogs?
Reported side effects of levothyroxine sodium include:
- Not eating;
- Itchiness;
- Skin problems, such as red, inflamed skin;
- Decreased activity level;
- Vomiting;
- Diarrhea;
- Increased drinking and urination; and.
- Increased activity level.
Are Thyro-tabs the same as thyroxine?
Thyro-Tabs are a prescription medication for dogs that contains the drug Levothyroxine Sodium. Levothyroxine is a replacement for the hormone T-4, which is naturally produced in the body by the thyroid gland to regulate metabolism and energy.
What are the symptoms of low thyroid in dogs?
Most dogs with hypothyroidism have one or more of the following signs:
- weight gain without an increase in appetite.
- lethargy and lack of desire to exercise.
- cold intolerance (gets cold easily)
- dry, dull hair with excessive shedding.
- very thin to nearly bald hair coat.
- increased dark pigmentation in the skin.
Is thyroxine a steroid?
Steroids/Glucocorticoids: general antiinflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs that are commonly used for the treatment of many autoimmune diseases associated with inflammation. Prednisone is one of the most commonly used corticosteroid. Thyroxine (T4): the major hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
Can humans take Thyro-tabs for dogs?
The safety of Thyro-Tabs Canine has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. HUMAN WARNINGS: Not for use in humans. Keep out of reach of children.
Are Thyro-tabs scored?
Thyro-Tabs (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP) is available as scored, color-coded tablets in 9 concentrations: 0.1 mg – yellow; 0.2 mg – pink; 0.3 mg – green; 0.4 mg – maroon; 0.5 mg – white; 0.6 mg – purple; 0.7 mg – orange; 0.8 mg – blue; 1.0 mg – tan; in bottles of 120.
Do you need a prescription for Thyro-tabs?
Thyro-Tabs is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of an underactive thyroid (Hypothyroidism). Thyro-Tabs may be used alone or with other medications.
Can you split Thyro-tabs?
A Food and Drug Administration study found that the thyroid drug levothyroxine should not be cut even when tablets are scored (AAPS PharmSciTech, September 2010).
What do you feed a dog with low thyroid?
There are a number of fresh vegetables that may help to support thyroid function which you may want to include in your pet’s diet in small amounts such as asparagus, green beans, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots, celery, lettuce, mushrooms, and spinach.
Can low thyroid in dogs cause anxiety?
As with humans, hypothyroidism in dogs manifests as impaired mental function, so reasoning is replaced with panic. The symptoms are most noticeable when the dog is stressed. Problems can begin very early, or may appear in adulthood. In adulthood, separation anxiety or noise phobias may suddenly appear.