Sub Group:
GONADOL HORMONE & RELATED DRUGS
International Brand Name:
Bravelle,Fertinex, Follistim, Gonal -F
In treatment of:
Female infertility/ Polycystic ovarian disease,in vitro fertilisation procedure,male infertility
Adverse Effects:
1. Ovarian hyper stimulation
2. Polycystic ovary
3. Pain in lower abdomen
4. Allergic skin reactions
5. Multiple pregnancy
Contraiindication:
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Hormone dependent malignancies
3. Ovarian cysts
Special Precaution:
1. Monitor ovarian size and estrogen response to avoid hyper stimulation
2. Ovarian cysts
3. Adrenal disorders
4. Thyroid disorders
5. Pituitary tumors
Servings:
I.M., S.C.: Starts with 75 to 150 I.U. Adjust the dosage based on patient`s response. Dosage individualized. It depends on the condition and requirement of the patient. The correct dosage is to be determined by hormonal assay method. In schedule I; three equally divided doses on intermittent days and in schedule II; give daily doses until therapeutic response occur.