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Liothyronine may be used when there is an impaired conversion of T 4 to T 3 in peripheral tissues. [2] The dose of liothyronine for hypothyroidism is a lower amount than levothyroxine due it being a higher concentrated synthetic medication. [2] About 25 μg of liothyronine is equivalent to 100 μg of levothyroxine. [3]
It is a common disorder that affects approximately 2% of women and 0.2% of men. Thyrotoxicosis is often used interchangeably with hyperthyroidism, but there are subtle differences. Although thyrotoxicosis also refers to an increase in circulating thyroid hormones, it can be caused by the intake of thyroxine tablets or by an over-active thyroid ...
For rapid treatment of hypothyroidism, levothyroxine or liothyronine may be administered intravenously, particularly if the level of consciousness is too low to be able to safely swallow medication. [19] While administration through a nasogastric tube is possible, this may be unsafe and is discouraged. [19]
In Graves' disease, treatment with antithyroid medications must be given for six months to two years, in order to be effective. Even then, upon cessation of the drugs, the hyperthyroid state may recur. Side effects of the antithyroid medications include a potentially fatal reduction in the level of white blood cells.
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Liotrix is a 4:1 mixture of thyroxine (T 4) and triiodothyronine (T 3) made synthetically.It is used to replenish thyroid hormones in thyroid deficiency and hypothyroidism.The only brand of liotrix available in the U.S. is Thyrolar, manufactured by Forest Laboratories.
They recommend levothyroxine as the preferred treatment. Some practitioners refuse to use desiccated thyroid. [9] Each 64.8 mg (one grain) of thyroid extract contains approximately 38 μg and 9 μg of measurable levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3), respectively. [1] Arguments against desiccated thyroid include: