THYROTROPIN ALFA is indicated as an adjunctive diagnostic tool for serum thyroglobulin testing with or without radioiodine imaging in the follow-up of patients with well-differentiated thyroid cancer who have previously undergone thyroidectomy.
THYROTROPIN ALFA contains thyrotropin alfa which stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone. It helps to keep thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) steady while undergoing tests or treatments which can reduce TSH, leading to symptoms of hypothyroidism (low thyroid).
In some cases, THYROTROPIN ALFA may cause nausea, headache, fatigue, vomiting, dizziness, and asthenia (weakness) in some cases. Most of these side effects of THYROTROPIN ALFA do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. THYROTROPIN ALFA is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. THYROTROPIN ALFA should be administered with caution in the elderly and people with a known history of heart disease as it may cause thyrogen-induced hyperthyroidism.
Used for serum thyroglobulin (Tg) testing.
THYROTROPIN ALFA is indicated as an adjunctive diagnostic tool for serum thyroglobulin testing with or without radioiodine imaging in the follow-up of patients with well-differentiated thyroid cancer who have previously undergone thyroidectomy. THYROTROPIN ALFA contains thyrotropin alfa which stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone. It helps to keep thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) steady while undergoing tests or treatments which can reduce TSH, leading to symptoms of hypothyroidism (low thyroid).
If THYROTROPIN ALFA is administered with radioiodine, the contraindications to radioiodine also apply to this combination regimen. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. THYROTROPIN ALFA is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. THYROTROPIN ALFA should be administered with caution in the elderly and people with a known history of heart disease as it may cause thyrogen-induced hyperthyroidism. Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines and kidney, liver or heart diseases before taking THYROTROPIN ALFA.
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found.
You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with THYROTROPIN ALFA to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing THYROTROPIN ALFA.
Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing THYROTROPIN ALFA.
THYROTROPIN ALFA may cause dizziness and headache. Therefore, drive only if you are alert.
Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing THYROTROPIN ALFA.
THYROTROPIN ALFA should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. Elimination of THYROTROPIN ALFA is significantly slower in dialysis-dependent end-stage renal disease patients, resulting in prolonged elevation of TSH levels.
THYROTROPIN ALFA is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Thyroglobulin test: The thyroglobulin test measures the thyroglobulin level in the blood. A thyroglobulin test is mostly used as a tumour marker test to help guide thyroid cancer treatment. Thyroid cancer develops from the tissues of the thyroid gland. It is a disease in which cells grow abnormally and can spread to other parts of the body. Symptoms include swelling or a lump in the neck.