Liothyronine Sodium and Tylenol Allergy Multi-Symptom

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

Used orally as replacement or supplemental therapy in congenital or acquired hypothyroidism of any etiology, except transient hypothyroidism during the recovery phase of subacute thyroiditis. Specific indications include primary (thyroidal), secondary (pituitary), and tertiary (hypothalamic) hypothyroidism.

Generally considered unsatisfactory for long-term use because of potential problems (i.e., wide swings in serum T3 concentrations, possibility of more pronounced adverse cardiovascular effects); however, may be useful when absorption of levothyroxine is questionable, when impairment of peripheral conversion of thyroxine to triiodothyronine is suspected, or in patients allergic to natural thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine is considered drug of choice for replacement therapy.

For treatment of congenital hypothyroidism (cretinism), levothyroxine is considered drug of choice.

Used IV for treatment of myxedema coma or precoma. Preferred by some clinicians over levothyroxine when a rapid effect or rapidly reversible effect is desired; however, levothyroxine generally is considered drug of choice for this use.

Treatment or prevention of various types of euthyroid goiters, including thyroid nodules, subacute or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), and multinodular goiter.

Adjunct to radioiodine therapy in the management of thyroid cancer.

Used diagnostically in suppression tests to differentiate suspected mild hyperthyroidism or thyroid gland autonomy. Use with caution in patients in whom there is a strong suspicion of thyroid gland autonomy because exogenous hormone effects will be additive to endogenous source.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold, Comtrex Severe Cold & Sinus, Contac Cold+Flu Maximum Strength, Dristan Cold Multi Symptom Formula, Robitussin Nighttime Nasal Relief, Tylenol Allergy Multi-Symptom, Tylenol Children's Plus Cold, Tylenol Sinus Congestion Nighttime, Contac Cold/Flu Day & Night, Coricidin D Cold/Flu/Sinus, Dristan Cold, Medicidin-D, Onset Forte, Robitussin Peak Cold Nasal Relief, Super Cold Tabs, Super Strength Sinadrin, Tylenol Sinus Congestion/Pain, Cold Relief Plus, EQL Effervescent Plus Cold, GNP Cold Relief Plus, QC Cold Relief Plus

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Tylenol Allergy Multi-Symptom is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Tylenol Allergy Multi-Symptom may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.