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Cytomel and Sucralfate Tablet

Determining the interaction of Cytomel and Sucralfate Tablet and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Cytomel <> Sucralfate Tablet

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:

Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.

Professional:

Limited clinical data suggest that sucralfate may interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone in some patients. The clinical significance of this interaction is unknown. Administering sucralfate twice a day instead of four times a day and separating thyroid supplements from sucralfate by eight hours may avoid a potential interaction. The patient's clinical response should be monitored.

References

Havrankova J, Lahaie R "Levothyroxine binding by sucralfate." Ann Intern Med 117 (1992): 445-6
Khan F, Jeanniton E, Renedo M "Does sucralfate impede levothyroxine therapy?" Ann Intern Med 118 (1993): 317

Cytomel

Generic Name: liothyronine

Brand name: Cytomel, Triostat

Synonyms: n.a.

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Sucralfate Tablet

Generic Name: sucralfate

Brand name: Carafate

Synonyms: Sucralfate

What is Sucralfate Tablet?

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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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