Cytomel and Xigris

• 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: drotrecogin alfa
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names:

Xigduo XR extended release tablets contain a combination of dapagliflozin and metformin. Dapagliflozin and metformin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Dapagliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream. Metformin lowers glucose production in the liver and also causes your intestines to absorb less glucose.

Xigduo XR is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Xigduo XR is not for treating type 1 diabetes.