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Gonal-F 450IU Injection
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Manufacturer : MERCK LTD
Origin of Medicine : Germany
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Introduction to Gonal-f 450iu Injection
Gonal-F 450IU Injection is a type of follicle-stimulating hormone that belongs to the class of hormones called gonadotropins. These gonadotropins are involved in reproduction and fertility. It is used to treat infertility in women and men. In adult women, it is used to help release an egg from the ovary (ovulation) in women with other medicines. In adult men, it helps to produce sperm that are infertile due to a low level of certain hormones.
Do not use Gonal-F 450IU Injection if you are allergic to follicle-stimulating hormone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Do not take this medicine if you have a brain tumor, ovarian or breast cancer. Do not take this medicine if you have ovarian cysts of unknown origin. Inform your physician if you have porphyria or a family history of porphyria. Inform your physician if you have any skin problems or stomach, arm, or leg pain before starting the treatment.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of multiple pregnancies, miscarriage, or blood clotting problems. Gonal-F 450IU Injection is not for use in children and adolescents below 18 years old. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant.
Uses of Gonal-f 450iu Injection
- Infertility in women and men
Therapeutic Effects of Gonal-f 450iu Injection
Recombinant Gonal-F 450IU Injection is a hormone. In females, it works by stimulating the release of estrogen, which helps in the growth and development of the egg before release. In males, it helps in the production of sperm.
Interaction of Gonal-f 450iu Injection with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Gonal-F 450IU Injection and reduce their effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Gonal-f 450iu Injection
- Do not store above 25°C
- Do not freeze. Store in the original package to protect from light.
- Keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets.
How to consume Gonal-f 450iu Injection
It will be given to you by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity, body weight, and other factors. Your healthcare professional will tell you whether you can self-administer the medicine or not.
Safety Advices for Gonal-f 450iu Injection
Pregnancy
Gonal-F 450IU Injection is unsafe to administer in pregnant women because it may affect the fetus. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or planning to become pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Gonal-F 450IU Injection because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Gonal-F 450IU Injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Liver
It is unknown whether Gonal-F 450IU Injection can be used in patients with liver disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any liver diseases before starting the treatment.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol is safe during the treatment with Gonal-F 450IU Injection. Inform your doctor if you are a chronic drinker.
Driving
Gonal-F 450IU Injection does not make you feel tired, dizzy, or sleepy. It is safe to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking this medicine.
Side Effects of Gonal-f 450iu Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common:
- Skin rash
- Abdominal pain
- Decrease in appetite
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Muscle pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Injection site reactions
Serious:
- Allergic reactions
- Asthma
Word of Advice
If you have missed any dosing appointments, inform your doctor and schedule immediately. Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, lung or breathing problems, or stomach problems before initiating the therapy. Do not stop taking the injection without consulting the physician. Stopping your treatment may stop the effect of the medicine. Your doctor may ask you to do certain tests to check for the effectiveness of the therapy and to monitor any unwanted side effects.
FAQs
Q 1. How long should I have to take Gonal-F 450IU Injection?
Gonal-F 450IU Injection is given as a cycle therapy. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the therapy based on your disease severity and condition.
Q 2. Can I take vitamin supplements with Gonal-F 450IU Injection?
Certain medications may interact with the effectiveness of Gonal-F 450IU Injection, including prescription, over-the-counter medicines, vitamin or nutritional supplements, and herbal products. Inform your physician about your medication history.
Q 3. What is Gonal-F 450IU Injection patient information leaflet?
The FDA has a patient information leaflet containing a summary of the essential scientific information needed for the safe and effective use of the drug. Read the information leaflet thoroughly before starting the therapy.
Q 4. What are the serious side effects of Gonal-F 450IU Injection?
The serious side effects of Gonal-F 450IU Injection are allergic reactions and asthma.
Fact Box of Gonal-f 450iu Injection
Molecule name: Follicle Stimulating Hormone | Therapeutic class: Hormones |
Pharmacological class: Gonadotropins
| Indications: Infertility in women and men |
References
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anterior pituitary hormones, 7th edition, 2013, 240.
- Bharat serums and vaccines Limited; Accessed on 16/08/2021; https://www.bharatserums.com/assets/pdf/products/Foligraf.pdf
- Merck Serono Ltd., EMC., revised on November 2022; Accessed on July 2023https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2218.pdf
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