Cytomel and Sufenta

• Generic Name: liothyronine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Cytomel, Triostat

Cytomel is a man-made form of a hormone that is normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. This medicine is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own.

Cytomel treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). This medicine is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), and is also given as part of a medical tests for thyroid disorders.

Cytomel should not be used to treat obesity or weight problems.

Cytomel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: sufentanil
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Dsuvia

Sufentanil injection is used to relieve pain during and after surgery or other medical procedures. It is also used with other medicines just before or during an operation to help the anesthetic work better.

Sufentanil belongs to the group of medicines known as narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). It works by acting on the central nervous system (CNS) or brain to relieve pain.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.