Cytomel
Cytomel is a thyroid medication containing Liothyronine, available as 20mcg tablets.
- Category
- Thyroid
- Active ingredient
- Liothyronine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mcg
Prescription rules on Cytomel vary by country.
Details
- Conditions
- Hypothyroidism
- Alternative Name
- Tertroxin
- Therapeutic Class
- Thyroid Hormone
- Pharmacological Class
- Thyroid Hormone Analog
- Minor Side Effects
- headache, nausea, tremor
- Moderate Side Effects
- insomnia, tachycardia, sweating
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral use
- Prescription Status
- Available without prescription
- Manufacturer
- Mercury Pharma
- Onset Time
- 24–72 hours
- Duration
- 24–48 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from light.
- Drug Interactions
- blood glucose lowering drugs, warfarin, cardiac glycosides
- Age Restrictions
- Not recommended for children unless indicated by a specialist.