Pharmaceutical drug
[1] to remove various proteins and other substances. FSH is important in the development of follicles (eggs) produced by the ovaries. Given by subcutaneous injection, it is used in combination with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to assist in ovulation and fertility.[2] It is also used with in vitro fertilization methods. The dosage is adjusted to each individual’s response.[2]
The most common side effects are abdominal or pelvic pain, bloating, as well as redness, and pain or swelling at the injection site. Follitropin is possibly associated with increased risk of endometrial carcinoma. It is not for use during pregnancy, as there is evidence for birth defects under follitropin treatment.[2]
Bravelle sold in the United States from March 2014 through October 2015 is subject to a recall and refund by its maker, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, because certain batches of the medicine had a lower strength than stated.[3]
References
- ↑ van Wely M, Yding Andersen C, Bayram N, van der Veen F (2005). “Urofollitropin and ovulation induction”. Treatments in Endocrinology. 4 (3): 155–65. doi:10.2165/00024677-200504030-00004. PMID 15898821. S2CID 26069210.
- 1 2 3 Drugs.com: Urofollitropin (Intramuscular route, Subcutaneous route, Injection route)
- ↑ Enforcement Report – Week of October 21, 2015, Food and Drug Administration
External links
- Bravelle Archived 2010-12-27 at the Wayback Machine, by Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Switzerland
- Fostimon Archived 2010-11-15 at the Wayback Machine by Institut Biochemique SA, Switzerland
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