Liothyronine (Oral Route)

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Liothyronine (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Cytomel

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 .

Before Using
DR602013 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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