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| Pronunciation |
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 (foe
li TRO
pins) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Bravelle™; Fertinex®;
Follistim®; Gonal-F® |
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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 follitropins or any other part of this
medicine.
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, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have any of the following conditions: Cancer where hormones
make it grow, ovarian cysts, uncontrolled adrenal gland disease, uncontrolled
thyroid gland disease, or unexplained vaginal bleeding.
If you are pregnant. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to help you get pregnant.
This medicine increases sperm production. |
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| How does it work? |
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Follitropins stimulate growth of ovarian follicles.
Follitropins promote sperm production. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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This medicine is given as a shot.
Your healthcare provider may teach you how to give the shot.
Throw away needles in needle/sharp disposal 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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Call healthcare provider for
instructions. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
Limit exercise while undergoing ovarian stimulation.
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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Irritation where the shot is given.
Ovarian cyst.
Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Acne.
Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Breast enlargement.
Over stimulation of the ovaries. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Check blood work regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.
Follow up with healthcare provider. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Difficulty breathing.
Severe belly pain or tenderness.
Severe nausea or vomiting.
Severe diarrhea.
Significant weight gain.
Swelling.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Follow directions for storage.
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, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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