Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack
Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack is used in the treatment of infertility in women. It is also helpful in the treatment of male hypogonadism (delayed puberty, and low sperm count). It works by releasing the eggs from the ovary in women and by increasing the testosterone level in men.
Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack is used in the treatment of infertility in women. It is also helpful in the treatment of male hypogonadism (delayed puberty, and low sperm count). It works by releasing the eggs from the ovary in women and by increasing the testosterone level in men.
Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack is used in the treatment of infertility in women. It is also helpful in the treatment of male hypogonadism (delayed puberty, and low sperm count). It works by releasing the eggs from the ovary in women and by increasing the testosterone level in men.
Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the right time to take the injection, so always follow your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. 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 pain, headache, fatigue, and depression. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Male might notice acne, or sweating and deepening of the voice. If you experience dizziness, faint, abdominal pain, and vomiting after getting the injection, inform your doctor immediately.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, or had an ovarian cyst, or had thyroid gland disorder. 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. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should avoid alcohol or have to follow doctor advice related to diet while taking this medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of Female infertility
Treatment of Male hypogonadism
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack is a sex hormone. In females, it helps in the release of eggs from the ovary. In males, it works by enhancing the production of testosterone which helps in treating conditions such as delayed puberty, and low sperm count.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Unichorio Injection?
A: If you miss a dose of Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Female infertility
Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack contains a hormone that helps in normal development of an egg in a woman’s ovary (female reproductive organ), and stimulates the release of the egg during a process called ovulation. It is used to cause ovulation. This helps to treat infertility in women. This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. It is given by the doctor or nurse. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. You may be asked to continue with this treatment for a period after becoming pregnant.
08Side Effects
Injection site pain
Headache
Fatigue
Depression
Irritation
Restlessness
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:SAFE
Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Unichorio 5000IU Injection Combi Pack is used together with another hormone called follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) for the treatment of infertility in women.
In men, it is used to help treat delayed puberty, undescended testes or oligospermia (low sperm count).
It is given as an injection into a muscle or under the skin.
Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden weight gain, trouble breathing, or decreased or no urination during treatment, as these could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
If your ovaries are overstimulated you should not have sex, or use barrier contraception for at least four days.
References
Sources and references
Parker KL, Schimmer BP. Introduction To Endocrinology: The Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1117-120.
Masters SB. Hypothalamic & 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. pp. 650-53.
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