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Liothyronine |
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The thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), are tyrosine-based hormones produced by the thyroid gland. They act on the body to increase the basal metabolic rate, affect protein synthesis and increase the body's sensitivity to catecholamines (such as adrenaline). An important component in the synthesis is iodine.
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... LIOTHYRONINE (Cytomel®) is for people whose thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Replacing thyroid hormone can improve symptoms of thyroid deficiency such as slow speech, lack of energy, weight gain, hair loss, dry thick skin and unusual sensitivity to cold. Liothyronine also helps to treat a condition called goiter, which is an enlarged thyroid gland. Liothyronine tablets may also be used as a diagnostic agent. Generic liothyronine tablets are not available. ...
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The thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), are tyrosine ...
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