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This medication is used to treat certain fertility problems in women. It provides follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) that help stimulate healthy ovaries to make eggs. This medication is usually used in combination with another hormone (human chorionic gonadotropin-hCG) to help you become pregnant by bringing about the growth and release of a mature egg (ovulation).This medication is not recommended for women whose ovaries no longer make eggs properly (primary ovarian failure).
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Uses
This medication is used to treat certain fertility problems in women. It provides follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) that help stimulate healthy ovaries to make eggs. This medication is usually used in combination with another hormone (human chorionic gonadotropin-hCG) to help you become pregnant by bringing about the growth and release of a mature egg (ovulation).This medication is not recommended for women whose ovaries no longer make eggs properly (primary ovarian failure).
Notes
- Do not share this medication with others.Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood hormone tests such as estradiol level, vaginal ultrasound) should be performed regularly to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
- Consult your doctor for more details.It is important to keep all regular medical and laboratory appointments so your doctor can closely monitor your response to help reduce the risk of serious side effects and determine the timing of your hCG dose.
Storage
- Store the medication refrigerated or at room temperature between 37-77 degrees F (3-25 degrees C).
- Protect from light.
- Do not freeze.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
How To Use
- Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before starting this medication and each time you get a refill.
- You will be trained by a healthcare professional on how to properly use this medication.
- Learn and understand all preparation and usage instructions.
- If you have any questions regarding this information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.Inject under the skin (subcutaneously) or into a muscle (intramuscularly) exactly as directed by your doctor.
- Your dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
- Be sure to keep all medical appointments so your doctor can closely monitor your response to determine the dosage that is right for you.
- The manufacturer recommends that your dose should not exceed 450 international units per day and that the medication should not be used for more than 12 days per treatment cycle.
- Do not change the dose or use this drug for a longer period than prescribed unless instructed by your doctor.Follow all instructions for proper mixing with the correct fluid provided with this medication.
- Use the solution immediately after the medication is mixed.
- Before using, check the solution visually for particles or discoloration.
- If either is present, do not use the liquid.
- Discard any unused solution.
- If you have questions regarding the use of this medication, consult your pharmacist.Wash hands with soap and water before using this medication.
- Before injecting each dose, clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol.
- It is important to change the location of the injection site daily to avoid discomfort or problem areas under the skin.Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
- Consult your pharmacist for more information.Use this medication exactly as directed by your doctor in order to get the most benefit from it.
- To help you remember, use it at the same time each day.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about your therapy.
Side Effects
- Headache, mild stomach pain/bloating, redness/pain at the injection site, breast tenderness, or dizziness may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
- Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: vaginal bleeding, flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever, chills, joint pain, muscle ache, tiredness).Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, sudden vision changes or severe headache, pain/swelling of the calf muscles, chest pain, shortness of breath.This medication may cause a condition known as Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS).
- This condition may occur during therapy and after treatment has been discontinued.
- Rarely, serious OHSS causes fluid to suddenly build up in the stomach, chest, and heart area.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you develop the following side effects: severe pain/swelling in the lower abdominal (pelvic) area, nausea/vomiting, sudden/rapid weight gain, or change in the amount of urine.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
- Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other products containing FSH or LH; or if you have any other allergies.This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
- Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: other fertility problems (e.g., primary ovarian failure), abnormal uterine/vaginal bleeding, thyroid or adrenal gland problems, cancer of the reproductive organs (breast, uterus, ovary), tumor in the brain (e.g., pituitary tumor), ovarian cysts or enlarged ovaries (not due to polycystic ovary syndrome).Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood clots, stroke, certain heart diseases (e.g., heart attack), lung problems (e.g., asthma).This drug may make you dizzy; use caution while engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.Multiple births may occur because of this treatment.
- Consult your doctor for more details.This medication must not be used during pregnancy.
- If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk.
- Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- It is important to give this medication on a fixed schedule.
- If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately for instructions.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it.
- Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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