Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone
Information about Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone
Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone Uses
Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone is used in the treatment of female infertility and male hypogonadism. It is used in women who have a problem in ovulation or are undergoing fertility treatment like in-vitro fertilization. In men, it helps in the production of sperm cells.
How Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone works
Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone is a hormone. In females, it works by stimulating the release of estrogen which helps in the growth and development of the egg before release. In males, it helps in the production of sperms.
Common side effects of Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone
Injection site allergic reaction, Headache, Swelling of breast in male, Acne, Abdominal pain, Gastrointestinal discomfort, Ovarian cysts, Rash
Available Medicine for Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone
FolisurgeIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Gonal-FMerck Ltd
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Newmon RLG Lifesciences
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Ovitrop RSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
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Materna R FshEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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InducentAlkem Laboratories Ltd
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RecagonOrganon (India) Ltd
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GonarecBharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
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GrafyrecLupin Ltd
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CoefshKoye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd
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Expert advice for Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone
- Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone stimulates the production of eggs in women undergoing treatment for infertility.
- Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of your suggested pregnancy plan.
- It may also be used to stimulate sperm formation in men.
- 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 Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Pregnancy following treatment with Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone is more likely to result in a multiple pregnancy (twins or more).