| TAH Drug Code | ITHYR |
|---|---|
| Indications | Adjunctive treatment for radioiodine ablation of thyroid tissue remnants in patients who have undergone thyroidectomy for well-differentiated thyroid cancer. Adjunctive diagnostic tool for serum Tg testing w/ or w/o radioiodine imaging. |
| Dosing | IM, 2 injection regimen, initial 0.9 mg followed by second 0.9 mg 24 hours later. |
| Hepatic Impairment | Dose adjustment not necessary |
| Renal Impairment | Dose adjustment not necessary |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to thyrotropin alfa or any component of the formulation. |
| Adverse Effects | Nausea, vomiting, headache, asthenia, chills, fever, flu syndrome, dizziness, paresthesia. |
| Pregnancy | Compatible |
| Lactation | Compatible |
| More Info | UpToDate |