Liotrix (Oral Route)


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Liotrix (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Euthroid
  • Thyrolar

Description

Liotrix is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It is also used to help decrease the size of enlarged thyroid glands (known as goiter) and to treat thyroid cancer .

Liotrix is also used in some medical tests to help diagnose problems with the thyroid gland .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

Before Using
DR602007 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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