Thyrogen Injection 1's

Question 1

How does Thyrogen Injection 1's work?

Accepted Answer

Thyrogen Injection 1's stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone. It helps to keep thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) steady while undergoing tests or treatments which can reduce TSH, leading to symptoms of hypothyroidism (low thyroid).

Question 2

What is a thyroglobulin test and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

The thyroglobulin test is primarily used as a tumour marker test to aid thyroid cancer treatment. This test calculates how much thyroglobulin is in the blood.

Question 3

What are the limitations of using Thyrogen Injection 1's?

Accepted Answer

The effect of Thyrogen Injection 1's on long term thyroid cancer outcomes has not been determined. When Thyrogen Injection 1's is used to help detect thyroid cancer, there is still a chance all or parts of the cancer could be missed.

Question 4

What are the specific contraindications with Thyrogen Injection 1's?

Accepted Answer

If Thyrogen Injection 1's is administered with radioiodine, the contraindications to radioiodine also apply to this combination regimen. If Thyrogen Injection 1's is used in combination with radioiodine, it is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.

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