Protirelin Tartrate
Therapeutic Group
Thyroid TherapyIndication Dosage
Neurological Deficits In Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinsonism And Ataxia Of Spinocerebellar Degeneration:
By IV Infusion:
- Adults: 200-500 Mcg At 2 To 19 Mcg Per Min.
Assessment Of Thyroid Function And Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Reserve:
By IV Inj:
- Adults: 200 Mcg.
- Children: 1 Mcg/ Kg.
Content
- Inj: Protirelin Tartrate 0.732mg Equiv To Protirelin0.5mg.
Pregnancy
Positive Evidence Of Risk: Use Only When No Safer Alternative Exists For A Serious Problem.
Stability
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Transient Increase In Pulse Rate And Blood Pressure
- Desire To Micturate After Infusion
- Flushing
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Strange Taste
- Rarely Bronchosp-asm.