Cytomel
Liothyronine tablets for hypothyroidism and myxoedema coma. It is a synthetic form of the active thyroid hormone T3, acting directly without conversion.
- Categories
- Thyroid Health · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Liothyronine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mcg
This listing uses Cytomel as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cytomel vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Liothyronine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.