Thyrotropin Alfa - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

Thyrotropin Alfa Medication Information

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Generic Name : Thyrotropin Alfa Pronunciation : THYE-roe-TROE-pin AL-fa ICD Code : Y42.1 Therapeutic Classification : Thyroid And Antithyroid Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of Thyrotropin Alfa

International :

Thyrogen Inj

Why is Thyrotropin Alfa Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a recombinant human thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), used as an adjunctive diagnostic tool for serum thyroglobulin (Tg) testing with or without radioiodine in thyroid cancer patients.

When should Thyrotropin Alfa not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with heart attack, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, certain adrenal gland problems, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Thyrotropin Alfa?

A two-injection regimen is recommended.
IM- First regimen- The recommended dose is 0.9 mg, followed by 0.9mg infusion 24 hours later as second regimen.

How should Thyrotropin Alfa be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the muscle.

What are the side effects of Thyrotropin Alfa?

Most Common - Nausea, vomiting and headache.
♦Central Nervous System-Stroke.
Miscellaneous - Fatigue, dizziness, weakness, sleeplessness, diarrhea, throat infection and abnormality in blood cholesterol.

What are the other precautions for Thyrotropin Alfa?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Thyrotropin Alfa?

Store it in refrigerator (2-8°C).