Information about Urofollitropin

Generic Name : Urofollitropin
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Urofollitropin are provided here.

Pronunciation : yoor-oh-fol-li-TROE-pin

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Urofollitropin, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Therapeutic Classification : Human Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

Trade Names/Brand Names of Urofollitropin

India :

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International :

Fertinex, Bravelle, Metrodin

Why is Urofollitropin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a human follicle-stimulating hormone, prescribed in combination with HCG hormone for infertility in women who have not responded to other therapy. It stimulates the ovaries to produce eggs.

When should Urofollitropin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with ovarian cysts or enlargement not due to polycystic ovary syndrome, primary ovarian failure, organic intracranial lesion e.g. pituitary tumour, uncontrolled thyroid and adrenal dysfunction, presence of any cause of infertility other than anovulation, abnormal bleeding of undetermined origin, and during pregnancy.

What is the dosage of Urofollitropin?

IM/SC- Female infertility: The recommended dose is 150 IU/day for 5 days, increased up to 450 IU/day for up to 12 days. Follow this treatment with chorionic gonadotropin.

How should Urofollitropin be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection administered by a healthcare provider into a large muscle or under the skin.

What are the warnings and precautions for Urofollitropin?

•The patient should undergo a thorough gynecological checkup before treatment.

You need to work closely with your doctor and follow all instructions carefully for the best chance that this treatment will work.

It may result in multiple pregnancies, abnormal genital bleeding, hormone sensitive malignancies, ovarian cysts not caused by polycystic ovary syndrome.

Exclude and treat other causes of infertility e.g. pituitary or hypothalamic lesions, adrenal or thyroid disorders and high levels of prolactin in the blood.

What are the side effects of Urofollitropin?

Heart- High blood pressure.
Central Nervous System- Headache, emotional lability, depression.
Skin- Rash, acne, peeling or scaling of the skin.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal cramps, nausea, abdominal fullness/enlargement, abdominal pain, constipation.
Genitourinary- Excessive stimulation of ovaries leading to a condition called Ovarian Hyper stimulation Syndrome, bleeding, infection or pain from the genitourinary tract, pain in breasts.
Metabolic- Weight gain, dehydration.
Respiratory- Respiratory disorder, accidental injury.
Miscellaneous- Pain, injection site reaction, neck pain, fever, accidental injury, anaphylactic reactions, multiple pregnancies.