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| Pronunciation |
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 (kor
ee ON ik goe NAD oh troe pin ree
KOM be nant) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Ovidrel® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Gonadotropin; Ovulation Stimulator |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to gonadotropin or any other part of the
medicine.
- If you have any of the following conditions: Primary ovarian failure,
thyroid gland disease that is not controlled, adrenal gland disease that is not
controlled, unexplained vaginal bleeding, ovarian cysts, cancer where hormones
make it grow.
- If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. You should have a
pregnancy test before starting this
medicine.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used to help you get pregnant. It is given to signal
the body to release the eggs. They can be retrieved for in vitro
fertilization or fertilized in your
body.
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| How does it work? |
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- Chorionic Gonadotropin helps eggs to finish growing. It also allows
their release for fertilization.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- This medicine is given by needle as a one-time shot.
- This medicine must be taken exactly as directed.
- A healthcare provider may teach you how to give the shot.
- Throw away needles in red box and return box to healthcare provider
when full.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- This medicine is given as a one-time dose.
- Talk with your healthcare provider now if that dose is
missed.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Limit exercise while undergoing ovarian stimulation. Talk with
healthcare provider about these limits.
- There is a risk of having more than 1 baby with this treatment.
- Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Do not use in pregnancy.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Some of the symptoms include sudden
weight gain, belly pain, shortness of breath.
- Pain, bruising (black and blue marks), swelling, and redness where the
shot is given.
- Ovarian cyst.
- Nausea and vomiting.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Side effects as listed above.
- Keep all appointments with fertility clinic for blood work and vaginal
ultrasounds.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat.
- Any weight gain, shortness of breath, or belly pain.
- Any rash.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store in original package at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Protect from light.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you.
- Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist,
physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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