LIOTHYRONINE

Liothyronine, also known as tri-iodothyronine, expands the basal metabolic rate (BMR) of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It is likewise engaged with the control and development of cells. These effects are controlled at the cell level by tri-iodothyronine.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at the usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Liothyronine is used in the following conditions:

Replacement therapy in hypothyrodism
Myxoedema coma
In T3 suppression test
Severe and chronic hypothyroidism

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Liothyronine in people with the following conditions:

Recent heart attackor thyrotoxicosis
Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency
Artificial rewarming (IV)

Side Effects

Liothyronine may have the following side effects:

Hypersensitivity reactions
Angina
Fever
Phlebitis
Twitching
Changes in blood pressure

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Angina
Heart failure
Diabetes insipidus
Long-standing hypothyroidism

Before taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk to your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Liothyronine may interact with the following medicines:

Iron
Colestyramine
Colestipol
Aluminium- and magnesium-containing antacids

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements, and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Hyperthyroidism
Weightloss
Nervousness
Sweating
Palpitations
Insomnia

Available Brand:

Cytomel