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Liothyronine (Oral Route)
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Description
Liothyronine 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) .
Liothyronine 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 .
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