チロトロピン (甲状腺刺激ホルモン)
Thyrotropin (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Thyrotropin alfa (recombinant human TSH)
別名: Thyrogen · Ambinon · Thyreostimulin · Thytropar · Thyroid-stimulating hormone · Thyrotrophic hormone · rhTSH · Recombinant human thyrotropin
VetSheet 獣医チームが監修更新日 2026年4月5日エビデンスに基づく獣医学リファレンス
用量は獣医専門家向けの臨床参考資料です。必ず最新の医薬品情報および個別症例に基づいて確認してください。
動物種別用量
🌎 NA — North America🌍 EU — Europe
犬
| 適応 | 用量 | 経路 | 頻度 | 期間 | 地域 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSH stimulation test | 75 micrograms (total dose) | IV | Once | — | 🌎 NA |
| TSH stimulation test | 50-100 micrograms (0.05-0.1 mg) | IV | Once | — | 🌎 NA |
| TSH stimulation test | 50-150 μg/dog | IV | single dose | 1 day | 🌍 EU |
- TSH stimulation test: Blood samples taken before and 6 hours after rhTSH administration for determination of total serum thyroxine (T4) concentration.
- TSH stimulation test: Measure serum T4 at 0 hours (pre-sample) and 4 hours post. Product may be frozen for at least 8 weeks with no loss of potency.
- TSH stimulation test: Higher doses offer increased discriminatory power in dogs with comorbidities or those receiving thyroid-suppressing drugs.
猫
| 適応 | 用量 | 経路 | 頻度 | 期間 | 地域 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSH stimulation test | 25 μg/cat | IV | single dose | 1 day | 🌍 EU |
- TSH stimulation test: The diagnostic value in cats has not been fully assessed.
鳥
| 適応 | 用量 | 経路 | 頻度 | 期間 | 地域 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSH stimulation test | 1 Unit/kg | IM | Once | — | 🌎 NA |
- TSH stimulation test: Draw pre-dose baseline sample. Collect sample for T4 6 hours after dose.
用量は獣医専門家向けの臨床参考資料です。必ず最新の医薬品情報および個別症例に基づいて確認してください。
概要
チロトロピン（TSH）は糖タンパク質ホルモンであり、獣医学においては主に原発性甲状腺機能低下症を診断するためのTSH刺激試験の診断薬として使用されます。現在市販されている製品は、DNA組換え技術によって製造されたヒト由来の製品（rhTSH）です。
作用機序
Thyrotropin binds to TSH receptors on the basolateral membrane of thyroid follicular cells. This binding activates the adenylate cyclase/cAMP pathway, which stimulates multiple steps in thyroid hormone synthesis:
- Increases iodine uptake (trapping) by the thyroid gland.
- Stimulates the iodination of tyrosine residues on thyroglobulin.
- Increases the production and secretion of active thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) into the systemic circulation.
With prolonged use, hyperplasia of thyroid cells may occur, though this is not a concern with single-dose diagnostic use.
安全性・警告
禁忌
- Adrenocortical insufficiency (untreated Addison's disease)
- Hyperthyroidism
- Coronary thrombosis
- Hypersensitivity to bovine thyrotropin or human proteins
- Repeated administration is not advisable
- Patients currently receiving levothyroxine therapy
- Use of chemical grade TSH (due to anaphylaxis risk)
有害事象
- Hypersensitivity reactions (especially with repeated injections of human-derived proteins in animals)
- Clinical signs of hyperthyroidism (with chronic administration or high doses)
- Anaphylactic responses (specifically associated with chemical grade/bovine TSH; recombinant forms are generally well tolerated)
注意事項
Hypersensitivity Warning: Because the commercially available product is derived from human sources, hypersensitivity reactions may occur in patients sensitive to human proteins, particularly with repeated use.
- Pregnancy: FDA Category C. Animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, but there are no adequate studies in humans.
- Nursing: Unknown if excreted in milk, but unlikely to be clinically significant when used for a one-time diagnostic test.
医薬品相互作用
May decrease serum T4 levels, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May decrease serum T4 levels, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May decrease serum T4 levels, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May decrease serum T4 levels, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May decrease serum T4 levels, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May decrease serum T4 levels, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May decrease serum T4 levels, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May decrease serum T4 levels, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May decrease serum T4 levels, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May decrease serum T4 levels, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May cause T4 levels to be increased, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May cause T4 levels to be increased, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May cause T4 levels to be increased, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May cause T4 levels to be increased, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
May cause T4 levels to be increased, making the TSH stimulation test hard to interpret
監視
- Serum total T4 concentrations (baseline and 4-6 hours post-administration)
- Clinical signs of hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis during and immediately after administration
- Serum total T4 levels (baseline and post-stimulation, typically 4-6 hours post-injection)
薬物動態
吸収
Exogenously administered TSH apparently exerts maximal increases in circulating T4 approximately 4-8 hours after IM or IV administration.
代謝
Degraded primarily in the kidneys and liver.
消失
Cleared via renal and hepatic pathways.
過剰投与
Chronic administration at high dosages can produce clinical signs of hyperthyroidism (e.g., weight loss, polyphagia, tachycardia, hyperactivity).
Massive overdoses can cause clinical signs resembling thyroid storm (a life-threatening hypermetabolic state). Treatment is generally supportive and symptomatic; refer to levothyroxine overdose protocols for specific management strategies.
製品
製剤
- Lyophilized powder for injection
- Injectable: 1.1 mg vial (yields 0.9 mg/ml after reconstitution with 1.2 ml sterile water)
ヒト用医薬品
- Recombinant (human) Thyrotropin (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Powder for Injection, Lyophilized: 1.1 mg per vial; Thyrogen® (Genzyme); (Rx)
- Thyrogen 1.1 mg powder for injection
規制ステータス
Human approved drug (Thyrogen) used off-label under the cascade.
Human approved drug (Thyrogen) used off-label under the cascade.
規制データなし: 🇺🇸 US · 🇭🇰 HK · 🇹🇼 TW · 🇯🇵 JP · 🇰🇷 KR · 🇦🇺 AU
保管・安定性
Unreconstituted thyrotropin alfa should be stored between 2-8°C (36-46°F). Reconstituted solution can be stored up to 24 hours between 2-8°C (36-46°F), avoiding microbial contamination. It is reportedly stable if kept refrigerated (2-8°C) up to 4 weeks and up to 8 weeks if frozen (-20°C). Protect from light. Visually inspect each vial for particulate matter or discoloration before use; do not use if present.
飼主向け情報
この薬はペットの甲状腺機能を評価するための1回の診断テストとして使用されます。最初に血液を採取し、ホルモンを注射した後、4〜6時間後に2回目の血液採取を行います。アレルギー反応は非常にまれですが、顔の腫れ、じんましん、呼吸困難が見られた場合はすぐに獣医師にお知らせください。
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