Cytomel Normal
Dosage
Cytomel
dosage as
for the dosage, one should be very careful since Cytomel is a
very strong and highly effective thyroid hormone. Cytomel
causes a faster conversion of carbohydrates, proteins and
fats. The patient's may have
to reduce her Cytomel dosage low enough to relieve excess
sensitivity to stimulating
chemicals.
Use cytomel tablets
as directed by your
doctor. In
generally starting dosage of Cytomel (liothyroninesodium)
Tablets is 5 mcg daily, and should be increased by no more than
5mcg increments at 2-week intervals. Start with one or half a
tablet and slowly increase the dose over next few days until
you reach the required dose.
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Mild
Hypothyroidism:
Recommended
standing dosage is 25 mcg daily. Daily dosage
then may be increased by up to 25 mcg every 1
or 2 weeks. Usual maintenance dose is 25 to
75 mcg daily.
-
Myxedema:
Recommended
starting dosage is 5 mcg daily. This may be
increased by 5 to 10 mcg daily every 1 or 2 weeks.
When 25 mcg daily is reached dosage may be
increased by 5 to 25 mcg every 1 or 2 weeks until a
satisfactory therapeutic response is attained.
Usual maintenance dose is 50 to 100 mcg
daily.
-
Simple (non-toxic)
Goiter: Recommended starting dosage
is 5 mcg daily. This dosage may be increased by 5
to 10 mcg daily every 1 or 2 weeks. When 25 mcg
daily is reached dosage may be increased every week
or two by 12.5 or 25 mcg. Usual maintenance dosage
is 75 mcg daily.
Cytomel (liothyronine sodium)
Tablets:
- 5 mcg
in bottles of 100
25 mcg in bottles of
100
50 mcg in bottles of
100
- 5 mcg
100's
25 mcg 100's
50 mcg
100's
Store between
15°
and
30°C (59° and 86°F).
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