Thyrogen Benefits & Uses

Thyrogen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Thyroid Problems

Other Benefits

Thyrogen Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Thyrogen Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Thyrogen is used -

Severe

Blindness

Moderate

Wheezing

Mild

Skin Rash
Confusion
Cough

Thyrogen Related Warnings

Is the use of Thyrogen safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Thyrogen on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Thyrogen safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Thyrogen in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Thyrogen on the Kidneys?

Thyrogen has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Thyrogen on the Liver?

Side effects of Thyrogen rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Thyrogen on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Thyrogen. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Thyrogen with Other Drugs

Thyrogen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Mild

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Glimepiride

Metformin

Chlorpropamide

Thyrogen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thyrogen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Angina
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hyperthyroidism
Migraine
Stroke

Frequently asked Questions about Thyrogen

Is this Thyrogen habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Thyrogen is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Thyrogen will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Thyrogen only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Thyrogen is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Thyrogen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Thyrogen

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Thyrogen and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Thyrogen

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Thyrogen.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Thyrogen® (thyrotropin alfa)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 243

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