THYROLAR*
Manufacturer Details
FOREST INC
Compositions:
Liotrix 1/4, 1/2, 1,2 ,3 grain equivalent to 15mg/30mg/60mg/120mg/180mg thyroid equivalent tablets,
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Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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1/4
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0.00
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1/2
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0.00
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1
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0.00
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2
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0.00
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3 grain equiv to 15mg/30mg/60mg/120mg/180mg
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0.00
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in 100s tablets
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List of Related Indications:
List Of Drugs:
- Liotrix - Thyroid Hormones- Thyroid Drugs
Indication Type Description:
Indication:
Hypothyroidism
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Hypothyroidism
Dosage-
Each liotrix tablet will usually replace approximately 60 to 65 ( 1 grain ) of described thyroid
Initial dosage-institute therapy using low doses with increments that depend on cardiovascular status
Usual starting dose is 1tablet of thyrolar with increments of 1 tablet of Thyrolar 1/4 every 2 to 3 weeks
A lower starting dose 1 tablet/day thyrolar 1/4 is recommended in patients with long standing
myxedema particularly if cardiovascular impairment is suspected in which case extreme caution is
recommended. Reduce dosage if angina occurs.
