About protirelin
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
Used for
- Diagnostic testing of pituitary thyroid-stimulating hormone function
Usual adult dose
Usually 200–500 micrograms by intravenous injection for diagnostic testing.
Usual dose in children
Not routinely used in children; dosing is specialist-directed.
Common side effects
- Flushing, nausea, or an urge to urinate
- Temporary changes in blood pressure or heart rate
- Headache or dizziness
Important warnings
- For supervised diagnostic use, with monitoring during and after injection
- May cause temporary changes in blood pressure, heart rate, or hormone levels
- Use caution with significant heart or blood-vessel disease
Pregnancy
Pregnancy safety information is limited; use only when clinically necessary.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; effects on a breastfed infant are not established.
Interactions
- Medicines affecting thyroid or pituitary hormone results may alter test interpretation
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.