GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION
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Product introduction
GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine. It is used in the treatment of infertility in females. It restricts eggs to release directly and prevents premature ovulation.
GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is injecting directly into the skin under the supervision of a doctor. Do not self administer the injection. Your doctor or nurse may help you to know the best way to inject the medicine at home. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction (redness, itching, and irritation), vaginal bleeding, and nausea. To overcome irritation at the injection site, use a different injection site every day to inject the medicine. If you experience dizziness, faint, abdominal pain, and vomiting after getting the injection, inform your doctor immediately.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease or if you are breastfeeding to a baby. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is injecting directly into the skin under the supervision of a doctor. Do not self administer the injection. Your doctor or nurse may help you to know the best way to inject the medicine at home. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction (redness, itching, and irritation), vaginal bleeding, and nausea. To overcome irritation at the injection site, use a different injection site every day to inject the medicine. If you experience dizziness, faint, abdominal pain, and vomiting after getting the injection, inform your doctor immediately.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease or if you are breastfeeding to a baby. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
Uses of Gonarelix Injection
Side effects of Gonarelix 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 Gonarelix
- Injection site reaction
- Headache
- Nausea
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- Abdominal pain
- Vaginal bleeding
How to use Gonarelix Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Gonarelix Injection works
In females undergoing treatment for infertility, sometimes premature ovulation can lead to the release of those eggs which are not ready for fertilization. GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION blocks the action of a natural hormone and prevents premature release of the eggs from the ovary.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
GONARELIX 0.25 MG 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
UNSAFE
GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is not advised in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease patients.
Use of GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is not advised in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease patients.
Liver
CAUTION
GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is not advised in patients with moderate to severe liver disease patients.
Use of GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is not advised in patients with moderate to severe liver disease patients.
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Quick tips
- GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION helps prevent premature ovulation in women undergoing assisted reproduction treatments such as IVF.
- It is injected under the skin (subcutaneously), preferably of the upper leg.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you get very dizzy, faint, vomit, or have diarrhea while using this medicine. These could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
- Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Polypeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) Antagonists
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION and what it is used for?
GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is an injectable preparation, which contains the active substance Ganirelix. It is used in women undergoing certain fertility treatments. It acts by blocking the release of luteinizing hormone (LH), thus preventing the early release of eggs and giving them the time to grow properly.
How and in what dose can it be used?
It is given as an injection, only at a hospital or clinic by a medical healthcare professional. The patient may be monitored regularly for the follicular development. The treatment duration depends on the ovarian response of the patient.
Does GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION stop follicle growth?
No, GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION does not slow or stop follicle growth
Does GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION stop/ prevent ovulation?
No, GONARELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION does not stop or prevent ovulation. It reduces luteinizing hormone (LH) surge in women suffering from premature ovulation or undergoing a controlled ovarian stimulation for assisted reproduction technique (like IVF).
What are the possible side effects associated with it?
The most common side effect is local site reaction (redness of skin with or without swelling). You may also experience headache or nausea. However, these effects are temporary. If these persist consult your doctor. In addition, conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and multiple births or birth defect may also be associated with the use of this medicine.
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Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
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