Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Liothyronine Tablet
Liothyronine Tablet
| Generic name | Liothyronine Sodium |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Thyroid hormone (thyroid drug) |
| Forms | Tablet (oral) |
Liothyronine is a man-made version of a hormone (called T3 or triiodothyronine) that is normally made by the thyroid gland to control the body's energy use and metabolism. It is given when the thyroid does not make enough of this hormone on its own.
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