Triiodothyronine Benefits & Uses

Triiodothyronine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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Other Benefits

Hypothyroidism

Triiodothyronine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hypothyroidism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Hypothyroidism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hypothyroidism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hypothyroidism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: patients above 3 years old can take

Triiodothyronine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Triiodothyronine is used -

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Flushing
Excessive sweating

Triiodothyronine Related Warnings

Is the use of Triiodothyronine safe for pregnant women?

Triiodothyronine is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Triiodothyronine safe during breastfeeding?

Triiodothyronine does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Triiodothyronine on the Kidneys?

Triiodothyronine does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Triiodothyronine on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Triiodothyronine on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Triiodothyronine on the Heart?

Triiodothyronine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Triiodothyronine with Other Drugs

Triiodothyronine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Phenobarbital

Phenytoin

Carbamazepine

Amiodarone

Triiodothyronine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Triiodothyronine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Frequently asked Questions about Triiodothyronine

Is this Triiodothyronine habit forming or addictive?

Triiodothyronine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Triiodothyronine does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Triiodothyronine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Triiodothyronine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Triiodothyronine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Triiodothyronine

Taking Triiodothyronine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Triiodothyronine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Triiodothyronine with alcohol.

Unknown