Cetrotide

by Martin Dow Marker

Active ingredient: Cetrorelix

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About Cetrorelix

Drugs affecting Gonadotrophin

Uses

Adjunct in the treatment of female infertility.

How to take it

Adults: Females: By SC inj: Used in conjunction with controlled ovarian stimulation therapy using gonadotrophins (FSH, HMG). Single-dose regimen: 3 mg given when serum oestradiol levels show appropriate stimulation response, usually stimulation day 7 (range days 5-9). If hCG is not administered within 4 days, continue cetrorelix at 0.25 mg/day until hCG is administered. Multiple-dose regimen: 0.25 mg morning or evening of stimulation day 5, or morning of stimulation day 6, continue until hCG is administered. Children: Not applicable. Administer by SC inj. The needle should be inserted completely into the skin at a 45-degree angle. Stability: Store in outer carton. Once mixed, solution…

Side effects

Nausea, headache, injection site reactions, rarely hypersensitivity reactions, ovarian hyperstimulation.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Severe renal impairment. Precautions: Should only be prescribed by fertility specialist. Hepatic and renal impairment. Repeated cycles, history of or active allergic conditions.

Advice

Administer at same time each day. Contact prescriber if there is shortness of breath, abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, pain, itching or signs of infection at injection site. Contact prescriber if a dose is missed, do not take double dose. Keep all appointments as scheduled. Take mild analgesic if headache occurs.

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