Levothyroxine T4, sodium is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat conditions related to thyroid function, primarily hypothyroidism. It works by replacing the natural hormone (thyroxine or T4) that the thyroid gland does not produce in sufficient quantities.
Main Uses
This medication is commonly prescribed to:
Treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
Suppress the growth of a goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland).
Add to the treatment of hyperthyroidism with antithyroid drugs.
Provide replacement therapy after removal of the thyroid gland due to a malignant tumor.
