Thyrogen® | |
Brand Name: | Thyrogen® |
Active Ingredient: | thyrotropin alfa |
Strength(s): | 0.9mg/ml |
Dosage Form(s): | Intramuscular Injection |
Company Name: | Genzyme Corporation |
Availability: | Prescription only |
*Date Approved by FDA: | November 30, 1998 |
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. |
What is Thyrogen used for? Thyrogen is used as an additional
diagnostic tool for detecting blood levels of thyroglobulin with or without radioiodine
imaging in the follow-up of patients with certain types of thyroid cancer. Testing
with Thyrogen may be used in the following situations: General Precautions with Thyrogen:
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider? Tell your health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding. What are some possible side effects of Thyrogen? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Thyrogen. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)
For more detailed information about Thyrogen, ask your health care provider. Posted: 4/1/99 |