Cytomel
Cytomel is liothyronine 20mcg tablets for hypothyroidism, supplying the T3 thyroid hormone rather than the more usual T4 replacement.
- Category
- Thyroid Health
- Active ingredient
- Liothyronine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Cytomel on your behalf.
- Condition
- Hypothyroidism
- Alternative names
- 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
- Originator
- Pfizer
- 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.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to liothyronine; untreated thyrotoxicosis; adrenal insufficiency
Precautions and warnings
use with caution in elderly patients; monitor cardiac function; avoid in patients with cardiovascular disease
Serious side effects
arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention; angina pectoris, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cytomel is liothyronine 20mcg tablets for hypothyroidism, supplying the T3 thyroid hormone rather than the more usual T4 replacement.
Mechanism of action
This medicine acts directly on cellular metabolic processes, mimicking the hormone produced by the thyroid gland to support healthy metabolism, growth, and development throughout the body tissues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution as requirements may change. Breastfeeding: Excreted in breast milk; monitor infants closely.
Cytomel is an established brand containing liothyronine, a synthetic thyroid hormone used for the management of hypothyroidism. The same active ingredient is also sold as Tertroxin, supplied as a tablet in the strength of 20mcg. This product is designed to provide consistent hormone replacement therapy.
Buying Cytomel online
Generic liothyronine is often more affordable than the original brand, providing an accessible solution for expats and people remote from a well stocked pharmacy.
What you will receive
Cytomel is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Cytomel.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Liothyronine) at the same dose, mostly recognised branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.