| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Brand Name | Thyrogen Kit |
| Salt Composition | Thyrotropin Alfa 0.9mg |
| Pack Size | 2 Vials |
| Manufacturer | CIPLA LTD (Genzyme) |
Thyrogen kit 0.9mg injection contains the active constituent Thyrotropin Alfa. It is a recombinant of thyroid-stimulating hormone that belongs to the class of medications called diagnostic agents. It is used in people who have had their thyroid gland removed and are taking thyroid hormones to detect certain types of thyroid cancer. It is also used with radioiodine treatment to eliminate the thyroid tissue that is left over after surgical removal of the thyroid gland in patients who do not have secondary cancer growths and in those who are taking thyroid hormone.
Do not take Thyrogen kit 0.9mg injection if you are allergic to Thyrotropin Alfa or any of the other ingredients or if you are pregnant. Inform your physician if you have heart, kidney, or liver disease before initiating the treatment. Due to limited data, the medicine's safety in children is not well established. No special precautions are needed for elderly patients taking this medicine. Do not breastfeed or become pregnant during the treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning for pregnancy before receiving this medicine.
Uses
Detects certain types of thyroid cancer removed after therapy.Eliminate leftover thyroid tissue after surgery in combination with radioiodine treatment.
Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C)Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
Side Effects
NauseaVomitingHeadache HyperthyroidismSevere hypersensitivity reactionCNS problems