Drug Name

Soloxine (Levothyroxine)

Drug Uses

Soloxine is a replacement for the hormone that the thyroid gland normally produces to run the body\\'s energy and metabolism. Soloxine is settled when the pet\\'s thyroid does not originate enough hormone on its own. Soloxine is reach-me-down to treat hypothyroidism or low thyroid hormone. Soloxine may also be worn for purposes other than those listed in this supervise.

How to use

Soloxine is FDA approved for use in dogs just; however, it is a commonly accepted rusty to use Soloxine in cats as vigorous. Dogs: The everyday dose is 0.1 mg per 10 pounds.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Soloxine is a painkiller used to treat hypothyroidism in dogs and cats. Provides thyroid replacement treatment in all conditions of inadequate television of thyroid hormones. Hypothyroidism is the generalized metabolic affliction resulting from deficiency of the thyroid hormones levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3 ).

Missed Dose

If you pass over to give a dose of Soloxine, let out it as soon as possible. If it is virtually time for your pet to fly off the next dose, overlook the dose and go back to the steady customer dosing schedule. Do not clone the dose to catch up.

Storage

Department store Soloxine between 39 and 86 degrees F (4 and 30 degrees C). Watch over Soloxine out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

• Soloxine should not be second-hand if the pet has ever had thyrotoxicosis, or an undisciplined adrenal gland complication. Tell your veterinarian if your pet has magnanimity disease, anemia, diabetes, or problems with the pituitary or adrenal glands. If you quit your pet insulin or diabetes medication by doorway, dose adjustments may be in want of to be made.

Possible Side Effects

• If any of the following not joking side effects become manifest, stop giving Soloxine and quest after emergency veterinary medical regard; an allergic reaction (node of the lips, face, or shut up slip; difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; or hives). Collect summon your veterinarian if your pet develops any of these straight-faced side effects; snore problems; personality changes; fever; craving changes, weight changes. Less precarious side effects may be more appropriate to occur. Continue to use Soloxine if your pet experiences; cough; wastage of appetite; dizziness, drowsiness; snooze problems; dry mouth; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; itching or brash. Side effects other than those listed here may also take place. Talk to your veterinarian near any side effect that seems different or bothersome to the animal.

More Information

Communicate your veterinarian if your pet is being preordained an antidepressant. Talk to your veterinarian or druggist before giving any instruction or over the counter medications, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products. Steady medications can be given with Soloxine, but they may detect Soloxine less clobber. If you give your pet; sucralfate (Carafate),or aluminum antacids (Maalox, Mylanta), use them 4 hours in the vanguard or 4 hours after giving Soloxine.