Liothyronine Sodium

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Nov 03, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Liothyronine sodium

Common Brands:

Cytomel

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Thyroid replacement (synthetic hormone L-triiodothyronine or T3)

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Thyroid hormone replacement for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
  • Thyroid suppression therapy for goiter
  • Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression in well-differentiated thyroid cancer
  • Thyroid suppression test for hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Liothyronine Drug Class

Liothyronine (lye-oh-thy-roe-neen) is a thyroid agent. It is a synthetic form of triiodothyronine (T3).

Liothyronine Age Range

Liothyronine is approved for use in adults and children.