Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 19, 2022.
In euthyroid patients, doses within the range of daily hormonal requirements are ineffective for weight reduction. Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Triostat
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Thyroid Supplement
Uses for liothyronine
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 .
Liothyronine is available only with your doctor's prescription .
Before using liothyronine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For liothyronine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to liothyronine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Limited information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of liothyronine injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established .
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatrics-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of liothyronine in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney or heart and blood vessel problems, which may require adjustment of dosage in patients receiving liothyronine .
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determi..
