Foligem 75IU Injection
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Product introduction
Foligem 75IU Injection is used in the treatment of female infertility. It is used in women who have a problem with ovulation or are undergoing fertility treatments like in-vitro fertilization.
Foligem 75IU Injection helps women conceive
Foligem 75IU Injection helps women conceive
Uses of Foligem Injection
Benefits of Foligem Injection
In Female infertility
Foligem 75IU Injection helps in normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary (female reproductive organ), and stimulates the release of a healthy, matured egg. This helps to treat infertility in women and increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. It is commonly used in women who are taking fertility treatment or in vitro fertilisation (IVF). It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.
Side effects of Foligem Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Foligem
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Bloating
- Pelvic pain
- Abdominal cramp
- Nausea
- Respiratory disorder
- Hot flushes
How to use Foligem Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Foligem Injection works
In females, Foligem 75IU Injection works by stimulating the release of estrogen which helps in the growth and development of the egg before release. It also helps to develop more follicles (eggs) in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology procedures.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Foligem 75IU Injection.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Foligem 75IU 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Foligem 75IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Foligem 75IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Foligem 75IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Foligem 75IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of a pregnancy plan.
- The injection is administered under the skin. Follow the recommended dosage and monitoring schedules to minimise the possibility of ovarian hyperstimulation.
- 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).
- Do not use Foligem 75IU Injection if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Pregnancy following treatment with Foligem 75IU Injection is more likely to result in a multiple pregnancy (twins or more) than if you had conceived naturally.
- Foligem 75IU Injection stimulates the production of eggs in women having treatment for anovulatory infertility.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Hormones
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Gonadotropins
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FAQs
How and in what dose should I take Foligem 75IU Injection?
It is given as an injection just under the skin by a medical healthcare professional only. The dose and treatment duration depends on your ovarian response for which you would be constantly monitored by your doctor during the treatment.
What if I miss a dose of Foligem 75IU Injection?
Ideally, you should try not to miss a dose of Foligem 75IU Injection. However, please talk to your doctor as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose.
What are the side effects of using Foligem 75IU Injection?
The most common side effects are headache and pain in the abdomen. The other common side effects include hot flushes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes and breast tenderness. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor. In addition, this medicine may increase the likelihood of conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and multiple pregnancy.
What is Foligem 75IU Injection, and what is it used for?
Foligem 75IU Injection contains a medicine called Urofollitropin. Urofollitropin is a type of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). It helps to treat women who can not become pregnant because their ovaries do not produce eggs [including polycystic ovary disease (PCOD)]. It is also used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which help women to become pregnant.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Drugs.com. Urofollitropin. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Urofollitropin. Parsippany, New Jersey: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2002 [revised Feb. 2014]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: 50-AB, Government Industrial Estate, Charkop Naka, Kandivali West , Mumbai - 400067, Maharashtra, India
Country of origin: India
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₹1150
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1.0 Injection in 1 vial
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