CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN

Generic Name : CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN

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Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is prescribed for infertility problems in certain women who have not gone through menopause and for certain testicular development problems. It is a glycoprotein hormone produced in pregnancy. It prevents the disintegration of the corpus luteum of the ovary and thereby maintains progesterone production.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Hypersensitivity; very early puberty, prostate cancer or other androgenic dependent neoplasm, pregnancy and lactation.

When it is to be taken : Dosage: Children (4 yr of age and older): IM (1) 4,000 units 3 times/wk for 3 wk, (2) 5,000 units every other day for 4 injections, (3) 15 injections of 500 to 1,000 units over a period of 6 wk, or (4) 500 units 3 times/wk for 4 to 6 wk (if not successful, another course is begun 1 mo later using 1,000 units/injection).
For treating men with problems related to low levels of male hormones: 500 to 1,000 USP Units three times a week for three weeks, followed by the same dose twice a week for three weeks. 4,000 USP Units three times weekly for six to nine months, following which the dosage may be reduced to 2,000 USP Units three times weekly for an additional three months.
Induction of ovulation and pregnancy in the anovulatory, infertile women: 5,000 to 10,000 USP Units one day following the last dose of menotropins. (A dosage of 10,000 USP Units is recommended in the labeling for menotropins).

How it should be taken : Injection administered by a doctor or hospital staff.

Special Instruction :
*You must receive a thorough gynecological exam before beginning treatment with this medication. *Use of this medication can increase your risk of multiple births (eg, twins or triplets), blood clots, enlarged ovaries, and ruptured ovarian cysts. Discuss this risk with your doctor. *Discontinue therapy if signs of precocious puberty are seen in patients treated for cryptorchidism. *Caution need for patients with cardiac or renal disease, epilepsy, migraine or asthma.

Side Effects :
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM- Headache, irritability, restlessness, depression, fatigue.
GENITOURINARY- Precocious puberty, breast enlargement in male.
METABOLIC- Edema.
MISCELLANEOUS- Pain at injection site, arterial blood clot, shock, abdominal pain.

Other Precautions :
If you miss a dose of it, contact your doctor immediately.

Storage Conditions :
It is usually handled and stored by a health care provider.