Follitropin Alfa - Uses and Benefits

Type of Drug:

Gonadotropin, hormone that stimulates the ovaries, fertility drug.

How the Follitropin Alfa Products Works:

Follitropin alfa stimulates the ovaries to produce eggs.

Uses of The Follitropin Alfa:

For the induction of ovulation and pregnancy in women whose ovaries still work but cannot form eggs (ovulate), and as a result, are not fertile (unable to become pregnant).

To stimulate the development of multiple follicles in patients undergoing Assisted Reproductive Therapy (ART) (eg, in vitro fertilization).

Precautions:

Do not use in the following situations:

adrenal dysfunction, uncontrolled allergy to flirtation alfa or any of its ingredients follicle stimulating hormone, high levels of lesion, organic intra cranial (eg, pituitary tumor)

Multiple births: Reports of multiple births have been associated with flirtation alfa treatment. Discuss this with your doctor before starting therapy.

Over stimulation of the ovary: Mild to moderate ovarian enlargement, with or without bloating or stomach pain, may occur and generally goes away within 2 or 3 weeks after discontinuing this medicine. All patients who experience bloating or stomach pain should be examined for ovarian enlargement. If significant ovarian enlargement occurs after ovulation, do not engage in sexual intercourse.

Respiratory complications: Serious respiratory conditions (eg, difficulty breathing, worsening of asthma) and blood clotting have been reported.

Pregnancy: Do not use during pregnancy. The risk of use in a pregnant woman clearly outweighs any possible benefit.

Breastfeeding: It is not known if follitropin alfa appears herons milk. Consult your doctor before you begin breastfeeding.

Children: Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.

Lab tests: Lab Tests will be required during treatment. Tests may include blood hormone levels, ultrasound, and body temperature measurement.

Side Effects:

Every drug is capable of producing side effects. Many flirtation alfa users experience no, or minor, side effects. The frequency and severity of side effects depend on many factors including dose, duration of therapy, and individual susceptibility. Possible side effects include:

Digestive Tract: Stomach pain; nausea; gas; diarrhea; vomiting; indigestion; enlarged stomach; loss of appetite; thirst.

Nervous System: Headache; dizziness; drowsiness; anxiety; nervousness.

Respiratory System: Upper respiratory infection; congested or runny nose; sore throat; difficulty breathing; coughing; sinus headache; head congestion.

Urinary and Reproductive Tract: Bleeding between periods; ovarian cyst; breast pain; ovarian hyper stimulation; painful menstruation; ovarian disorder; cervix lesion; menstrual disorder; pelvic pain; unusual vaginal discharge; vaginal bleeding; urinary tract infection; genital fungal infection; genital itching.

Other: Back pain; muscle pain; flu-like symptoms; fever; acne; unstable emotions; injection site pain; weight gain; abnormal skin sensations; fatigue; low blood pressure.

Guidelines for Use:

• Dosage is individualized. Take exactly as prescribed.

• Carefully follow the preparation and administration techniques taught to you by your health care provider.

• Visually inspect the solution for discoloration or particles. Use immediately after reconstitution (mixing). Discard any unused portion.

• For subcutaneous (beneath the skin) injection only.

• Treatment with this drug requires close monitoring for versification of the ovary. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, severe pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, stomach pain or bloating, diarrhea, or infrequent urination .

• The couple should have sexual intercourse daily, beginning on the day prior to human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) administration, until ovulation occurs. Take care to ensure insemination. However, intercourse should be prohibited in patients in whom significant ovarian enlargement occurs after ovulation.

• Multiple pregnancy is possible and poses potential hazards.

• Other causes of infertility, as well as pregnancy, will be excluded before this medicine is used.

• Monitor signs of pregnancy. If pregnancy is suspected, contact your doctor.

• Lab tests will be required to monitor treatment. Be sure to keep appointments.

• Store in refrigerator or at room temperature (36 to 77 F). Protect from light.