Cytomel
Liothyronine tablets for hypothyroidism and myxoedema coma. It is a synthetic form of the active thyroid hormone T3, acting directly without conversion.
- Category
- Thyroid Health
- Active ingredient
- Liothyronine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mcg
Cytomel is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Cytomel depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Cytomel details
- Conditions
- Hypothyroidism · Myxoedema Coma
- Alternative names
- liothyronine sodium
- Therapeutic class
- Synthetic Thyroid Hormone
- Pharmacological class
- Triiodothyronine (T3) Analog
- Known off-label uses
- depression adjunct
- Contraindications
- acute myocardial infarction; uncorrected adrenal insufficiency
- Minor side effects
- headache; nervousness; sweating
- Moderate side effects
- tachycardia; weight loss; heat intolerance
- Serious side effects
- thyroid storm, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 2–4 days
- Duration
- 24–48 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Digoxin; Cholestyramine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for all ages under close medical management.
Patient summary
Liothyronine tablets for hypothyroidism and myxoedema coma. It is a synthetic form of the active thyroid hormone T3, acting directly without conversion.
Mechanism of action
Acts as synthetic triiodothyronine (T3), binding to nuclear receptors to regulate protein transcription and metabolic activities.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Cytomel names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Liothyronine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.