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Cytomel and Hicon Kit

Determining the interaction of Cytomel and Hicon Kit and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Cytomel <> Hicon Kit

Relevance: 04.11.2023 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:

Using liothyronine together with sodium iodide I-131 can decrease the effects of sodium iodide I-131. Contact your doctor when to stop taking liothyronine before you use sodium iodide I-131 and when to start taking liothyronine after sodium iodide I-131. You may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. 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:

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Thyroid preparations may interfere with the uptake, effects, and/or diagnostic results of radioiodides.

MANAGEMENT: Liothyronine (triiodothyronine) should be withheld for at least 10 days and levothyroxine (thyroxine) for 6 weeks before administering sodium iodide I-131 or I-123, and for 2 weeks after treatment.

References

"Multum Information Services, Inc. Expert Review Panel"
AFSSAPS. Agence Francaise de Securite Sanitaire des Produits de Sante "Thesaurus des interactions medicamenteuses. Available from: URL: http://agmed.sante.gouv.fr/htm/10/iam/triam.htm." ([2006]):
EMEA. European Medicines Agency "EPARs. European Union Public Assessment Reports. Available from: URL: http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/index.jsp?curl=pages/includes/medicines/medicines_landingpage.jsp&mid."
Lampe WT "Hypoglycemia due to acetohexamide." Arch Intern Med 120 (1967): 239-41

Cytomel

Generic Name: liothyronine

Brand name: Cytomel, Triostat

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Cytomel?

Hicon Kit

Generic Name: sodium iodide-i-131

Brand name:

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Hicon Kit?

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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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