Choriogonadotropin | Choriogonadotropin
General English name: Choriogonadotropin
Brand: Chorex, Pregnyl
Application: Sexual maturity in men - treatment of fertility problems in women
Pharmacological forms of choriogonadotropin
Drug Information Choriogonadotropin
Chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone used for boys (before puberty) that causes the testicles to fit properly into the scrotum. It is also used in some boys to help with normal sexual development. It stimulates the release of male sex hormones (such as testosterone).
Choriogonadotropin is used in women to treat fertility problems. This drug is given for ovulation after the end of the course of monotropin drug.
Choriogonadotropin is not effective for weight loss and should not be used for this purpose due to the risk of serious side effects.
The correct amount and method of taking choriogonadotropin
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of Choriogonadotropin varies from person to person; Take one tablet exactly as your doctor advised. The drug is usually injected 3 times a week for boys and for women, a single dose is given after the monotropin treatment is completed.
- The dose of Choriogonadotropin and the course of treatment with this drug is prescribed according to the patient's condition and weight.
- If you forget to take your dose on time but soon forget to take it; But if you remember when the next dose is near the hour, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to the use of the drug choriogonadotropin
- Note the expiration date of the choriogonadotropin, and do not take it if the medicine you are taking has expired.
- Never give Choriogonadotropin to a nother person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for chorionic gonadotropin drug interactions, and if you are using a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
- This medicine should not be given to women with primary ovarian failure.
Choriogonadotropin use during pregnancy and lactation
This medicine should not be used during pregnancy and lactation without consulting your doctor, it may be harmful to your fetus and pregnancy.
The effect of Choriogonadotropin consumption on driving
Choriogonadotropin does not cause drowsiness, but make sure you are alert before driving.
Drug interaction of choriogonadotropin
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Choriogonadotropin may interact with gonadotropin.
This drug may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including measuring the levels of LH and FSH) and cause erroneous results. Tell your lab staff and all your doctors that you are taking this medicine before the test.
Warning about the use of choriogonadotropin
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to know the following before taking choriogonadotropin:
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- If you have precocious puberty (boys).
- If you have prostate cancer (boys).
- If you have heart disease (such as congestive heart failure).
- If you have kidney disease.
- If you have a history of seizures.
- If you have asthma.
- If you have a migraine headache.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of choriogonadotropin
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking this medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Restlessness
- Pain and redness at the injection site
- Chest pain, heartburn, weakness, dizziness, swelling of the ankles and feet, mental and mood changes (such as depression, irritability), signs of precocious puberty in boys (eg, facial hair, voice change, acne), pain and Breast swelling (in boys): See your doctor if you have any of these side effects.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of Choriogonadotropin.
Complications of Choriogonadotropin Overdose (Choriogonadotropin Poisoning)
- Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of Choriogonadotropin
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.