Cetrolan 0.25% Injection
Cetrolan 0.25% Injection is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine. It is used in the treatment of infertility in females. It restricts eggs to release directly and prevents premature ovulation.
Cetrolan 0.25% Injection
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Cetrolan 0.25% Injection is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine. It is used in the treatment of infertility in females. It restricts eggs to release directly and prevents premature ovulation.
Cetrolan 0.25% Injection is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine. It is used in the treatment of infertility in females. It restricts eggs to release directly and prevents premature ovulation.
Cetrolan 0.25% Injection is injecting directly into the skin under the supervision of a doctor. Do not self administer the injection. Your doctor or nurse may help you to know the best way to inject the medicine at home. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction (redness, itching, and irritation), nausea and vomiting. To overcome irritation at the injection site, use a different part of belly every day to inject the medicine. Some side effects may mean you should inform your doctor immediately include dizziness, faint, abdominal pain, and vomiting.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease or if you are breastfeeding to a baby. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
03Uses
Female infertility
Prostate cancer
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
In females undergoing treatment for infertility, sometimes premature ovulation can lead to the release of eggs which are not ready for fertilisation. Cetrolan 0.25% Injection blocks the action of a natural hormone and prevents premature release of the eggs from the ovary.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Cetrolan Injection?
A: If you miss a dose of Cetrolan 0.25% Injection, please consult your doctor.n
07Side Effects
Nausea
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Itching
Irritation
Vomiting
Lower abdominal pain
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cetrolan 0.25% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Cetrolan 0.25% Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:UNSAFE
Cetrolan 0.25% Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Cetrolan 0.25% Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Cetrolan 0.25% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cetrolan 0.25% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Cetrolan 0.25% Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Cetrolan 0.25% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cetrolan 0.25% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Cetrolan 0.25% Injection helps prevent premature ovulation in women undergoing assisted reproduction treatments such as IVF.
It is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously), preferably of the upper leg.
Inform your doctor immediately if you get very dizzy, faint, vomit, or have diarrhea while using this medicine. These could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
References
Sources and references
Masters SB. Hypothalmic & Pituitary Hormones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 655.
FDA. Ganirelix Acetate Injection. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from: View
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