Liothyronine (Na)
Overview
Categories
- 18 Hormones and other endocrine drugs and contraceptives
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Liothyronine (Na)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 5 to 20 ug/kg | 12 (12.5) | 12 hourly | IV | Repeated if necessary at 12 hour interval. |
| 5 to 25 ug | 15 (15) | As recommended. | Oral | Initial in hypothyeodism. |
| 60 to 75 ug | 68 (67.5) | As recommended. | Oral | Maintanance in 2 to 3 divided doses up to 100 ug. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 0.625 ug/kg | 0.62 (0.625) | 24 hourly | Oral | Initial |
| 1 to 1.5 ug/kg | 1.2 (1.25) | 8 hourly | Oral | Maintenance , As Required |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 0.625 ug/kg | 0.62 (0.625) | 24 hourly | Oral | Initial, Gradually increase to maintenance dose |
| 0.312 to 1.25 ug/kg | 0.78 (0.781) | 8 hourly | Oral | Maintenance |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Liothyronine (Na)
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Manufacturers of
Liothyronine (Na)
in Pakistan
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