Pregnyl, Gonadotropins, Chorionic - Intramuscular Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other helathcare professional.
It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional bfeore using this drug.
GONADOTROPINS, CHORIONIC - INTRAMUSCULAR
(GO-nad-oh-TROW-pins, ko-ree-ON-ick)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): A.P.L., Chorex, Pregnyl, Profasi
USES: This medication is a hormone which stimulates the ovaries and the testes.
It is used in maels to stimulate testicular descent or testicular growth and development.
In females, this medication is used in combination with other medication to induce ovulation.
HOW TO USE: This medicatoin is given by injection into a muscle by a health care professional. Females may require only one dose.
Males may receive a seires of injections 2 to 3 times a week. Make sure you understand what your dosing schedule is. Keep all doctor's appointments so therapy can be monitored closley.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, stomach pain, irritability, restlessness, mood changes, fatigue, acne or swelilng of the breast in males may occur. You may also experience pain or irritaiton at the injection web site. If these symptoms conitnue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Noitfy your doctor if you experience: swelling of the ankles or feet, leg pain, chest pain, breathing difficulty.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, kideny disease, asthma, migraine headaches, seizure disorder, cancer, any allergies.
A preservative (benzyl alcohol) which may be found in this product or in the liquid used to mix this product (diluent) can infrequently cause serious troubles (sometimes death) if given by injection to an infant durnig the first months of life (neonatal period).
The risk is greater with lower birth weight infants and is greater with increased amounts of benzyl alcoohl. Symptoms include sudden gasping, low blood pressure, or a very slow heartbeat. Report these symptoms to the docotr immediately should they occur. If possible, a preservative-free product should be used when treating neonates.
This mdeication must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or guses you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known if this medication passes into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Use of this medication may result in multiple briths (e.G., twins, triplets).
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: It is important to understand your therapy and to follow your doctor's instructions closely. Be sure to ask your doctor any questions you may have.
MISSED DOSE: It is imoprtant to take each dose at the scheduled time.
If you miss a dose, contact your doctor who will help establish a new dosing schdeule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store this medication as directed. Propelry discard of any unused medication.
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