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Amiodarone Tablets and Cytomel

Determining the interaction of Amiodarone Tablets and Cytomel and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Amiodarone Tablets <> Cytomel
Relevance: 19.07.2023 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Amiodarone may reduce the effects of liothyronine. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes. Your doctor may be able to adjust the dose of liothyronine or prescribe alternatives that do not interact. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Professional:

MONITOR: Amiodarone may reduce the effects of exogenous thyroid hormones. Amiodarone inhibits peripheral conversion of thyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3) and also contributes inorganic iodine that can result in altered thyroid function tests, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism.

MANAGEMENT: Therapy with amiodarone should be administered cautiously in patients with thyroid dysfunction. Clinical monitoring, including baseline and periodic (every 6 months) laboratory evaluation of thyroid function is recommended during concomitant treatment and for several months after discontinuation of amiodarone, especially in elderly patients. Modification of therapy may be necessary.

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Amiodarone Tablets

Generic Name: amiodarone

Brand name: Pacerone, Cordarone, Nexterone

Synonyms: Amiodarone

Cytomel

Generic Name: liothyronine

Brand name: Cytomel, Triostat

Synonyms: n.a.

In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.

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