levothyroxine
Thyroid hormoneWhat it's for
Hypothyroidism
Nursing considerations
- Empty stomach, same time daily, 30-60 min before food
- Apart from calcium/iron/antacids by 4h
- Weeks to feel the effect — don't judge by day 3
Key side effects
📈 Watch
TSH, HR
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
