Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Thyroid replacement (synthetic hormone L-triiodothyronine or T3)
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- Thyroid hormone replacement for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- Thyroid suppression therapy for goiter
- Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression in well-differentiated thyroid cancer
- Thyroid suppression test for hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Liothyronine Drug Class
Liothyronine (lye-oh-thy-roe-neen) is a thyroid agent. It is a synthetic form of triiodothyronine (T3).
Liothyronine Age Range
Liothyronine is approved for use in adults and children.
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