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Cytomel and Cardiovascular disease

Result of checking the interaction of drug Cytomel and disease Cardiovascular disease for safety when used together.

Check result:

Cytomel <> Cardiovascular disease

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Thyroid hormones cause increases in myocardial contractility and heart rate as a result of increased metabolic demands and oxygen consumption. Therapy with thyroid hormones should be administered cautiously and initiated at reduced dosages in patients with cardiovascular disorders such as angina, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. Clinical monitoring of cardiovascular function is recommended. If chest pain or exacerbation of cardiovascular disease occurs, the dosage of thyroid hormone should be reduced, even at the expense of achieving euthyroid state. Thyroid hormones should not be administered to patients with an acute myocardial infarction that is not complicated by hypothyroidism.

References:

"Product Information. Synthroid (levothyroxine)." Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL.
"Product Information. Thyrolar (liotrix)." Forest Pharmaceuticals, St. Louis, MO.
"Product Information. Cytomel (liothyronine)." Monarch Pharmaceuticals Inc, Bristol, TN.
"Product Information. Armour thyroid (thyroid desiccated)." Forest Pharmaceuticals, St. Louis, MO.

Cytomel

Generic Name: liothyronine

Brand Name: Cytomel, Triostat

Synonyms: n.a.

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