Lyothyronine (t3)

Lyothyronine T3 is an oral thyroid hormone indicated for hypothyroidism and male infertility.

Lyothyronine Indications

Simple goiter (non-toxic); cretinism; hypothyroidism; male infertility (due to hypothyroidism); myxedema.

Lyothyronine Price

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Side Effects of Lyothyronine

Increases in heart rate; accelerated pulse; tremor; insomnia.

Contraindications for Lyothyronine

Pregnancy risk A; breast-feeding; Addison's disease; acute myocardial infarction; renal insufficiency; uncorrected adrenal insufficiency; for the treatment of obesity; thyrotoxicosis.

Directions for Use of Lyothyronine

Oral use

Adults

Mild hypothyroidism: Start with 25 mcg per day. Adose can be increased from 12.5 to 25 mcg at intervals of 1 to 2 weeks. Maintenance: 25 to 75 mcg per day.

Myxedema: Start with 5 mcg per day. The dose can be increased from 5 to 10 mcg per day, every 1 or 2 weeks. When reaching 25 mcg per day, the dose may also be increased from 12.5 to 25 mcg every 1 or 2 weeks. Maintenance: 50 to 100 mcg per day.

Male infertility (due to hypothyroidism): Start with 5 mcg per day. Depending on motility and sperm count, the dose can be increased from 5 to 10 mcg every 2 or 4 weeks. Maintenance: 25 to 50 mch per day (rarely reaches this limit, which should not be exceeded).

Simple Goiter (non-toxic): Start with 5 mcg per day and increase by 5 to 10 mcg per day, every 1 or 2 weeks. When the daily dose of 25 mcg is reached, it can be increased from 12.5 to 25 mcg every 1 or 2 weeks. Maintenance: 75 mcg per day.

Seniors

They should start treatment with 5 mcg per day, increasing 5 mcg at intervals prescribed by the doctor.

Children

Cretinism: Start treatment as soon as possible, with 5 mcg per day, increasing 5 mcg every 3 or 4 days, until the desired response is achieved. Maintenance doses vary according to the child's age: