Soloxine stimulate metabolism, growth, development and differentiation of tissues. It is absorbed rapidly from the gastrointestinal tract after oral administration. Following absorption, the compound becomes bound to the serum alpha globulin fraction. Soloxine is available in uniquely shaped, color coded tablets in eight different strengths to allow easy and convenient dosage adjustment. Hypothyroidism is the generalized metabolic disease resulting from deficiency of the thyroid hormones levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3). Canine hypothyroidism is usually primary, i.e. due to atrophy of the thyroid gland. In the majority of cases the atrophy is associated with lymphocytic thyroiditis and in the remainder it is non-inflammatory and as of yet unknown etiology. Less than 10 percent of cases of hypothyroidism are secondary, i.e. due to deficiency of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH deficiency may occur as a component of congenital hypopituitarism or as an acquired disorder in adult dogs, in which case it may be due to the growth of a pituitary tumor.
Soloxine provides thyroid replacement therapy in all conditions of inadequate production of thyroid hormones. Soloxine (Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP) will provide levothyroxine (T4) as a substrate for the physiologic deiodination to liothyronine (T3). Administration of levothyroxine sodium alone will result in complete physiologic thyroid replacement. The initial recommended dose is 0.1 mg/10 lb. (4.5 kg) body weight twice daily. Dosage is then adjusted by monitoring the thyroid blood levels of the dog every four weeks until an adequate maintenance dose is established. The usual maintenance dose is 0.1 mg/10 lb. (4.5 kg) once daily.
Precautions
Administer with caution to animals with clinically significant heart disease, hypertension, or other complications for which sharply increased metabolic rate might prove hazardous. See package insert for contraindications and precautions. This product must be prescribed by a licensed veterinarian.
Where to get Soloxine?
Soloxine can be supplied by your local vet. This might be the most expensive way, but it is easy. However Soloxine is not a cheap drug and can be supplied legally online. The best way to get Soloxine is to go to CompareVet Drugs.com and seek for the best price. Many people use online suppliers these days to help with the costs of medication.
Soloxine must first be prescribed by the vet, who is directly responsible for the care of the dog in question. This means that a vet must assess the dog’s condition and then decide, in conjunction with the owner, what treatment is most appropriate. If the decision is to use Soloxine, then the vet is legally obliged to provide a written, signed prescription on request. This can then be forwarded to the chipset internet pharmacy found at CompareVetDrugs.com, so that the drug can be supplied.