Cytomel T-3

liothyronine

Cytomel is mainly used for treating patients with low thyroid functions. This drug is also used for treating other types of goiters and also helps in diagnosing certain thyroid functions and also treats patients who are allergic to other thyroid drugs. The thyroid hormone works by artificially replacing the natural thyroid hormone.

Cytomel should not be used if you are allergic tone or more ingredients of the drug. Persons who suffered heart attacks and who have untreated thyrotoxicosis and uncorrected adrenal gland problem should refrain from using Cytomel.

Some medical conditions interact with the use of Cytomel. It is wise to inform your doctor about any of these medical conditions before prescribing this drug to you. Pregnant and mothers expecting pregnancy should not use Cytomel. Also those who take alternative medicines should inform the doctor about the drug before prescribing Cytomel to you. Persons suffering from food and drug allergy should not use Cytomel. Also, people who are planning for surgery and those who are using blood thinners is not recommended to use this drug. Certain heart disease condition like angina, high blood pressure, diabetes, over active or under active thyroid, myxedema, should not use Cytomel.

Some medicines interact with Cytomel. Medicines like estrogens, birth control pills, blood thinners like warfarin, digitalis glycosides like digoxin, ketamine triglyceride antidepressants like amytriptyline, vasopressors like epinephrine, insulin and other diabetic drugs like glyburide, decrease the efficacy of Cytomel.

Cytomel should be used as instructed by the physician. Cytomel can be consumed with or without food and the drug works best if it is consumed at the same time every day. Cytomel should be taken at least 4 hours after the consumption of calcium salts like calcium carbonate, cholestyramine, and sucralfate. Continuous intake of the drug is essential for relieving the symptoms of the condition.

If you happen to miss a dose, try to have it as early as possible. If both the doses clash, then it is better to avoid the earlier dose and carry on with the current dose.

If you experience shaking of hands, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, head ache, change in appetite, diarrhea, increase heat sensitivity, sweating, increased heart rate, chest pain, breath shortness, then these indicates that your dosage amount has to be adjusted. It is wise that you consult your doctor for further proceedings. Cytomel usually should be taken for life except in cases of temporary thyroid abnormalities. When you use blood thinners, then it is important that you perform periodical tests for confirming your body wellness. In case of diabetic patients, Cytomel affects the blood sugar level and hence it is necessary to track the sugar level periodically. The drug also has to be used cautiously with elderly persons. Some children might experience partial loss of hair during the treatment but can be overcome in a due course.

Pregnant and breast feeding mothers should consult doctor before using this medication. Cytomel is also found in breast milk. So breast feeding mothers consult your doctor.

Cytomel can cause partial or temporary loss of hair in children. Person can also experience swelling of mouth tongue and lips, appetite changes, insomnia, weight changes in appetite; changes in menstrual periods; changes in weight; chest pain; diarrhea; breathing difficulty; profuse sweating; headache; difficult to tolerate high temperatures or weather condition; high heart rate; improper heartbeat; cramps in legs; nervous feeling; chest pounding; breath shortness; tremors and vomiting.

In case of drug overdose, contact your nearest emergency care for flushing the excess drug from your body. Symptoms like dizziness, weakness in one side, confusion, blurred vision are suspected symptoms of drug over dose.

Cytomel is stored in temperature between 15 to 30 degree Celsius, away from direct sunlight, moisture and dampness. Cytomel should also not be stored in bathroom as well. Keep it away from children and pets.

Cytomel is not meant to be shared with other patients and contact your doctor if you still have any persistent doubts about the drug formulation, dose, etc. If the symptoms of the side effects does not reduces contact doctor immediately.