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US brand names:Thyrogen
Recombinant human TSH. Stimulates thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4. Used for TSH stimulation testing to diagnose hypothyroidism.
Diagnostic agent, not therapeutic. Very expensive. TSH stimulation test considered gold standard but rarely performed due to cost. Refrigerate.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | Measure T4 before and 6h after | 75-150mcg/dog IV | Strong | Boretti FS, Sieber-Ruckstuhl NS, Wenger-Riggenbach B, et al. Comparison of 2 doses of recombinant human thyrotropin for thyroid function testing in healthy and suspected hypothyroid dogs. J Vet Intern Med. 2009;23(4):856-861. doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.2009.0336.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1255 (2026-08-01). |
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