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GENERIC NAME: levothyroxine sodium
BRAND NAME: Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, Unithroid
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Levothyroxine is a synthetic (man-made) version of the principle thyroid hormone, thyroxine (T4), that is made and released by the thyroid gland. Thyroid hormone increases the metabolic rate of cells of all tissues in the body. In the fetus and newborn, thyroid hormone is important for the growth and development of all tissues including bones and the brain. In adults, thyroid hormone helps to maintain brain function

http://www.medicinenet.com/levothyroxine_sodium/article.htm

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this variant is also used

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Stability-indicating assay, dissolution, and content uniformity of ...
... for determining sodium levothyroxine in tablet formulations is described. The sodium levothyroxine was extracted from tablets using a mobile phase ...
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Determination of sodium levothyroxine in bulk, tablet, and ...
Sodium levothyroxine was determined in bulk drugs, tablets, and injections by high-performance liqui...
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... In acute, emergency conditions, injectable sodium levothyroxine may be given intravenously. when oral administration is not feasible or desirable, ...
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