THYROGEN
THYROTROPIN ALFA · by SANOFI-AVENTIS
Composition
Inj: Thyrotropin Alfa 0.9 mg powder for solution for injection
Indications & Dosage
Detection of thyroid remnants and thyroid cancer in post-thyroidectomy patients, together with serum thyroglobulin testing, To increase radio-iodine uptake for the ablation of thyroid remnant tissue in suitable post-thyroidectomy patients: BY IM INJ: Adult: 900 mcg every 24 hours for 2 doses, consult product literature for further information.
Administration
Injection to be administered into the gluteal muscle
Stability
Powder and the diluent may be stored at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight. Reconstituted solution should be used within 12 hours.
Precautions
Hepatic and renal impairment, hypertension. Presence of thyroglobulin autoantibodies may give false negative results, elderly
Pregnancy
Avoid
Lactation
Avoid
Side Effects
Headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, asthenia, back pain, influenza-like symptoms, paraesthesia, rash, urticaria, diarrhea. Rare: Arthralgia, dyspnea, flushing, hyperhidrosis, myalgia, palpitation, tremor