Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Triostat
Descriptions
Liothyronine is used to treat myxedema coma or precoma, a very serious complication of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone .
Liothyronine injection can be used as a substitute for the oral dose when a rapid effect is needed and when the oral route is not allowed .
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: March 01, 2019
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