# Liothyronine Sodium (Liothyronine Sodium)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/liothyronine-sodium
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Liothyronine Sodium?

Liothyronine Sodium is a thyroid agent. It is prescribed to treat thyrotoxicosis, thyroiditis, autoimmune. Across the United States, 15,000 doctors prescribe Liothyronine to approximately 63,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Liothyronine Sodium

## Indications

Liothyronine Sodium is prescribed for several conditions including thyrotoxicosis, thyroiditis, autoimmune, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Thyrotoxicosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/thyrotoxicosis)
- [Thyroiditis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/thyroiditis)
- [Autoimmune](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/autoimmune)
- [Myxedema](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/myxedema)
- [Thyroid Neoplasms](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/thyroid-neoplasms)
- [Goiter](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/goiter)

## Mechanism of action

Thyroid hormones work by control of DNA transcription and protein synthesis. Triiodothyronine (T3) and L-thyroxine (T4) diffuse into the cell nucleus and bind to thyroid receptor proteins attached to DNA.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: thyroid agents
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

rash, skin rash

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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