The thyroid gland is an important component in the metabolic system, the overall well-being of a person largely depends on its work. Central Asia, for example, is a specific area where a lack of thyroid hormones affects the growth and mental development of children and adolescents and is associated with a lack of iodine in water and soil. The most dangerous violation of the thyroid gland in infancy, such babies are very far behind peers.
The daily need for iodine in adults is 150 micrograms, in children from 50 to 120 micrograms, and in pregnant women - 200 micrograms per day. In diseases of the thyroid gland caused by insufficient intake of this trace element in the body, there is not enough iodine to treat. First, replacement therapy is carried out with a drug containing the hormone itself, for example, the Eutirox medication. Side effects with such treatment, of course, are possible, but with strict adherence to the dosage they are minimal.
The drug "Eutiroks" instruction
The medicine is a synthetic thyroid hormone L-thyroxine, which in therapeutic doses increases the rate of metabolic processes, is involved in the absorption of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, increases the activity of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Normalization of thyroxine levels in children and adolescents accelerates their growth, as well as physical and mental development.
The hormonal drug Eutiroks, whose side effects are associated with its concentration in the blood, is available in the form of tablets of various dosages (from 25 to 150 micrograms). Such a wide range of doses is due to the fact that the required amount of the drug in children and adults varies. The duration of treatment with Eutirox, the dosage and regimen is determined only by the endocrinologist.
The drug is prescribed for hypothyroidism, benign euthyroid goiter, as a replacement therapy after resection and for thyroid cancer, as well as in combination with other drugs for thyrotoxicosis.
The drug "Eutiroks", side effects
Unpleasant symptoms appear if a large dose of the hormone enters the bloodstream, and all body systems can suffer.
- Heart: tachycardia, arrhythmia, angina pectoris.
- Nervous system: tremor, agitation, headache, cramps, fever, weakness, insomnia.
- Digestion: diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss.
- Endocrine system: hot flashes, menstrual irregularities.
After the disappearance of the above symptoms, the drug should be started with minimal doses. It is necessary to consult a doctor if, even after stopping taking Eutirox tablets, side effects continue to bother. Perhaps the diagnosis is incorrect and needs to be reviewed.
The drug "Eutiroks", overdose and contraindications
It is impossible to drink thyroxine with untreated hyperthyroidism, pituitary and adrenal insufficiency, with cardiac pathologies (heart attack, myocarditis, pancarditis).
During pregnancy with hypothyroidism, the drug continues to be taken continuously. The combination of the Eutirox drug with thyreostatics for hyperthyroidism is contraindicated during this period, this can provoke fetal thyroid gland insufficiency. During breastfeeding, you need to drink the drug under the supervision of a doctor.
A hormonal agent is carefully prescribed for heart diseases.
Side effects of the drug can be associated not only with an overdose, but also with impaired functioning of the endocrine glands. Before prescribing therapy with Eutirox, the doctor should rule out thyroid disease accompanied by increased production of thyroid hormones. If hypothyroidism is caused by damage to the pituitary gland, it is necessary to determine whether there is an insufficiency of the adrenal cortex. In women with menopause, a large dose of thyroxine can lead to osteoporosis, so during this period you need to carefully monitor the thyroid gland and determine the level of its hormones in the blood.