Liothyronine (Na)

Overview

Categories

Primary Characterstics

Indications

Back to top

Pharmacokinetics

Back to top

Contraindications

Back to top

Drug Interactions

Back to top

Side Effects

Back to top

Dosage

Liothyronine (Na)'s dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

5 to 20 ug/kg12 (12.5)12 hourlyIVRepeated if necessary at 12 hour interval.
5 to 25 ug15 (15)As recommended.OralInitial in hypothyeodism.
60 to 75 ug68 (67.5)As recommended.OralMaintanance in 2 to 3 divided doses up to 100 ug.

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

0.625 ug/kg0.62 (0.625)24 hourlyOralInitial
1 to 1.5 ug/kg1.2 (1.25)8 hourlyOralMaintenance , As Required

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

0.625 ug/kg0.62 (0.625)24 hourlyOralInitial, Gradually increase to maintenance dose
0.312 to 1.25 ug/kg0.78 (0.781)8 hourlyOralMaintenance

High Risk Groups

Back to top

Warning / Precautions

Back to top

Storage Conditions

Back to top

Interference in Pathology

Back to top

Brands / Trade Names of Liothyronine (Na)

Back to top

Manufacturers of Liothyronine (Na) in Pakistan

Back to top

Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic


Suggested Pages