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Brand name: Thyrogen TM
Active ingredients: thyrotropin alfa
What it is used for
Thyrogen is indicated for use with serum thyroglobulin (Tg) testing, with or without radioactive iodine imaging and undertaken for the detection of thyroid remnants and well-differentiated thyroid cancer in post-thyroidectomy patients maintained on hormone suppression therapy. Therapeutic use in post-thyroidectomy patients maintained on hormone suppression therapy in the ablation of thyroid remnant tissue in combination with radioactive iodine.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intramuscular. This medicine is given through a needle inserted into the muscle beneath the skin.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Refrigerate
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White/off-white cake (lyophilised powder)
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient thyrotropin alfa
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)
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Reporting side effects
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