OVURELIX 0.25MG INJECTION

Introduction:

Ovurelix 0.25mg Injection contains the active constituent cetrorelix. It is used during assisted reproduction techniques to help women get pregnant. This medication is contraindicated in pregnant or breastfeeding women and patients with severe kidney disorders.  Before starting treatment with this drug, you need to let your health care provider know if you have liver disorders, kidney disorders, allergies, or other disorders. Redness, swelling, or itching at injection site are common side effects of this medication. 

Uses of Ovurelix 0.25mg Injection:

• Used during assisted reproduction techniques to help women get pregnant 

How Ovurelix 0.25mg Injection works:

During fertility treatment, if eggs are released very early (premature ovulation), it might be hard for the physician to collect them. Ovurelix 0.25mg Injection blocks the natural hormone called LHRH (luteinizing hormone releasing hormone) and stops the egg being released from ovary during the menstrual cycle. When the eggs are mature to be collected, another medication will be given to release them. 

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Ovurelix 0.25mg Injection out of sight and reach of children. 
• Store in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze.

References:

1. Merck Europe BV, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on July 2019] [ Accessed on 11th May 2022], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1605.pdf
2. EMD Serono, Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on April 2008] [ Accessed on 11th May 2022], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2008/021197s010lbl.pdf
3. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anterior pituitary hormones, 7th edition, 2013, 244.
4. Dominique Finas et al; Cetrorelix in the treatment of female infertility and endometriosis; Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy; Published on Oct 2006; Accessed on 11/05/2022; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17020439/

How to use Ovurelix 0.25mg Injection:

It will be given to you by your health care professional.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Ovurelix 0.25mg Injection is contraindicated in pregnant women. You need to tell your physician if you are pregnant before taking this medication.

Breastfeeding:

Ovurelix 0.25mg Injection is contraindicated in breastfeeding women. You need to tell your physician if you are breastfeeding before taking this medication.

Liver: 

You need to tell your doctor if you have any kidney disorders before taking Ovurelix 0.25mg Injection as this medicine needs to be used with caution in patients with liver disorders.

Kidney:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any kidney disorders before taking Ovurelix 0.25mg Injection as this medicine is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disorders.

Others:

• Talk to your physician if you have any allergies or diseases before taking Ovurelix 0.25mg Injection.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain)

Common:

• Injection site reactions (swelling, redness, or itching)