Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Induction of Ovulation & Pregnancy |
Dose: Subcutaneous Injection – 250 mcg Frequency: one day following the last dose of follicle-stimulating agent Note: use only after adequate follicular development has been determined; hold treatment if there is an excessive ovarian response |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Prepubertal cryptorchidism not due to anatomical obstruction Age: 4 to 9 years |
Dose: Intramuscular Injection – 4,000 USP units Frequency: Three times weekly Duration: three weeks |
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Indication: Prepubertal cryptorchidism not due to anatomical obstruction Age: 4 to 9 years |
Dose: Intramuscular Injection – 5,000 USP units Frequency: Every second day Duration: four injections |
Administration
- For subcutaneous injection only
- Follow exact schedule
Side Effect
- Ovarian cyst (3%)
- Ovarian hyperstimulation (2-3%)
- Abdominal pain (3-4%)
- Nausea (3%)
- Vomiting (3%)
- Injection site inflammation (Less than 2%)
- Breast pain
- Cervical lesion
- Cough
- Albuminuria
- Back pain
- Breast pain
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Dizziness
- Emotional lability
- Genial herpes
- Hyperglycemia
- Pruritus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginal hemorrhage
- Headache
- Irritability
- Depression
- Edema
- Restlessness
- Gynecomastia
- Precocious puberty
- Fatigue
- Arterial thrombus
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Ovarian Enlargement or Cyst
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Risk of cyst rupture
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Recent Ectopic Pregnancy
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Risk of recurrence
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
PreFilled Syringe must be stored refrigerated between 2-8° C before being dispensed. PreFilled Syringe may be stored for no more than 30 days at room temperature up to 25° C but must be used within those 30 days. Protect from light. Store in original package. Discard unused material.
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