THYROGEN KIT 0.9MG INJECTION

Introduction:

Thyrogen Kit 0.9mg Injection contains the active constituent thyrotropin alfa. It is used to detect any remaining thyroid cancer after treatment and helps treat thyroid cancer with radioiodine treatment. It is used in patients with certain types of thyroid cancer who had their thyroid gland removed and who are taking thyroid hormones. 

It is very important to let the physician know if you have kidney disorders, liver disorders, or you are pregnant before receiving this medicine. Nausea, vomiting, tiredness, dizziness, headache, and weakness are common side effects of Thyrogen Kit 0.9mg Injection. Make sure you inform your physician of all the medicines, including supplements and herbal medicines, you are taking before you start treatment with this medication.

Uses of Thyrogen Kit 0.9mg Injection:

• Detects any remaining thyroid cancer after therapy
• Helps treat thyroid cancer with radioiodine treatment

How Thyrogen Kit 0.9mg Injection works:

Thyrogen Kit 0.9mg Injection binds to thyrotropin receptors present on any remaining thyroid cells or tissue and stimulates them to take up iodine which is critical for radioiodine imaging. 

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Thyrogen Kit 0.9mg Injection out of sight and reach of children. 
• Store in a refrigerator 2°C to 8°C.

References:

1. Genzyme Europe BV, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [ Revised on June 2021] [ Accessed on 16th May 2022], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.235.pdf
2. Genzyme Corporation, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Accessed on 16th May 2022], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/020898s051lbl.pdf  
3. Ujjal Mallick et al; Ablation with low-dose radioiodine and thyrotropin alfa in thyroid cancer; The New England Journal of Medicine; Published on May 2012; Accessed on 16/05/2022; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22551128/

How to use Thyrogen Kit 0.9mg Injection:

It will be given to you by the health care professional.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Thyrogen Kit 0.9mg Injection is contraindicated in pregnant women. Tell your health care professional if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medicine.

Breastfeeding:

Do not take Thyrogen Kit 0.9mg Injection if you are breastfeeding. Inform your health care professional if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Liver:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Thyrogen Kit 0.9mg Injection as this medication needs to be used with caution in liver disorder patients.

Kidney: 

You need to inform your doctor if you have any kidney disorders before taking Thyrogen Kit 0.9mg Injection as this medication needs to be used with caution in kidney disorder patients.

Driving: 

You may feel dizzy while being treated with Thyrogen Kit 0.9mg Injection. Avoid driving if you are unwell.

Others:

• Let your health care provider know if you have any allergies, heart problems, or other diseases before receiving Thyrogen Kit 0.9mg Injection.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Tiredness
• Headache, tiredness
• Weakness