Liothyronine
Brand names: Cytomel
Drug class: l-Triiodothyronine
Prescription only
What is liothyronine used for?
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Goiter
- Myxedema
- Thyroid neoplasms
- Thyrotoxicosis
CYTOMEL is an L-triiodothyronine (T3) indicated for: • Hypothyroidism: As replacement in primary (thyroidal), secondary (pituitary), and tertiary (hypothalamic) congenital or acquired hypothyroidism ( 1.1 ) • Pituitary Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Suppression: As an adjunct to surgery and radioiodine therapy in the management of well-differentiated thyroid cancer ( 1.2 ) • Thyroid Suppression Test: As a diagnostic agent in suppression tests to differentiate suspected mild hyperthyroidism or thyroid gland autonomy ( 1.3 ) Limitations of Use : - Not indicated for suppression of benign thyro…
Liothyronine price
Generic: From $0.20 each, about $6.07 for 30 (5 mcg tablet (Sod)).
Brand: Cytomel: from $0.39 each, about $11.57 for 30 (5 mcg tablet).