thyroid medication cytomel
GENERIC NAME: liothyronine sodium. BRAND NAME: Cytomel, Triostat. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Liothyronine sodium is a synthetic (man-made) version of one of the two hormones made by the thyroid gland, triiodothyronine. It is used for treating individuals who are hypothyroid (do not produce enough thyroid hormones).