Thyrotain

What Is NP Thyroid?

NP Thyroid (thyroid tablets) is a natural preparation derived from porcine thyroid glands indicated to treat hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone) and to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), and in the management of thyroid cancer.

What Are Side Effects of NP Thyroid?

NP-Thyroid may cause serious side effects including:

• fast or irregular heartbeats,
• hair loss,
• muscle pain,
• nervousness,
• tremor,
• diarrhea, and
• cramps

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Common side effects of NP Thyroid include:

• hair loss during the first few months of treatment

This side effect is usually temporary as your body adjusts to the medication.

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for NP Thyroid

The dosage of NP Thyroid is determined by the indication and is individualized based on patient response and laboratory findings.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with NP Thyroid?

NP Thyroid may interact with oral anticoagulants, insulin or oral diabetes drugs, cholestyramine, and estrogen and oral contraceptives. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

NP Thyroid During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using NP Thyroid; thyroid hormones do not readily cross the placental barrier and NP Thyroid is expected to be safe for use during pregnancy. Minimal amounts of NP Thyroid pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Additional Information

Our NP Thyroid (thyroid tablets) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.