Cytadren and Liothyronine Intravenous

• Generic Name: aminoglutethimide
• Dosage Forms: Tablets
• Other Brand Names:

Aminoglutethimide acts on a part of the body called the adrenal cortex. It affects production of steroids and also has some other effects. Aminoglutethimide is used to treat some kinds of tumors that affect the adrenal cortex. Also, it is sometimes used when the adrenal cortex is overactive without being cancerous.

In addition, aminoglutethimide is sometimes used to treat certain other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Aminoglutethimide is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: liothyronine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cytomel, Triostat

Liothyronine is used to treat myxedema coma or precoma, a very serious complication of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone .

Liothyronine injection can be used as a substitute for the oral dose when a rapid effect is needed and when the oral route is not allowed .

Liothyronine is available only with your doctor's prescription .