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Thyrotropin

Thyrogen

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Endocrine

Routes

IMIV

Indications

TSH stimulation test (hypothyroidism diagnosis)

Mechanism of Action

Recombinant human TSH. Stimulates thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4. Used for TSH stimulation testing to diagnose hypothyroidism.

Side effects & warnings

Diagnostic agent, not therapeutic. Very expensive. TSH stimulation test considered gold standard but rarely performed due to cost. Refrigerate.

Species with Thyrotropin dosing data (1 dose rule)

Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Strong×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)IV0 mg/kg75-150mcg/dog IVStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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