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A synthetic form of the thyroid hormone L-triiodothyronine (T3) used primarily for the treatment of hypothyroidism. In psychiatry, liothyronine is used off-label to augment antidepressant treatment of refractory depression. Marketed under the brand name cytomel.<\/p>\n

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A hormone produced by the thyroid gland which can be artificially synthesised for use as a rapid-acting treatment for hypothyroidism.<\/p>\n

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A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that is similar to thyroxine and used to treat conditions of thyroid deficiency. It is administered by mouth or injection and has a rapid but short-lived effect.<\/p>\n

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A preparation based on the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine, which is prescribed to replace a lack of natural thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism). The drug is also used to treat goitre and cancer of the thyroid gland.<\/p>\n

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Liothyronine is a thyroid hormone employed as a substitution treatment in cases of hypothyroidism, characterized by the thyroid gland’s reduced activity. It has a quicker onset of action compared to levothyroxine and is metabolized and eliminated from the body more swiftly.<\/p>\n

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