| DRUG | SUPPLIED | DOSE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| THYROTROPIN ALFA (Paeds) (Thyrogen) Mechanism of action: Thyroid stimulating hormone - adjunct to thyroid radioiodine ablation. Ref: 376, 377 Last update: 2022-04-24 |
injection: 0.9 mg/mL | >16 years old and Adults: 0.9 mg IM into buttock Q24H for 2 doses. |
Adjunct to thyroid radioiodine ablation. The second dose should be administered 24 hours prior to blood testing and radioiodine scanning/therapy. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children <16 years of age. On the B.C. Cancer Benefit List. Standard Prescription: thyrotrophin alfa __ mg IM (into buttock) Q24H for 2 doses. |