Protirelin Tartrate

Therapeutic Group

Thyroid Therapy

Indication 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.

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