Humog HP 75IU Injection
Description:
- Contains the active substance Menotrophin.
- Belongs to the group of medications called gonadotropins.
- A highly purified mixture of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
Uses:
- Treats infertility in women who are not ovulating, including those with polycystic ovarian disease, and who have not responded to treatment with clomiphene citrate.
- Helps multiple follicles and promotes fertility in women undergoing IVF (in-vitro fertilization) or other types of assisted conception.
- Treats infertility in men due to low sperm count.
Contraindications:
- Do not take if you are allergic to menotrophin or any of the other ingredients.
- Do not take if you have a tumor in the pituitary gland, hypothalamus, uterus, ovaries, breast, testicles, or prostate gland.
- Do not take if you have ovarian cysts that are not due to PCOD, vaginal bleeding, early menopause, physical problems in the reproductive organs, or if your womb has been removed.
- Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Before starting treatment:
- Check for underactive thyroid problems, hormone levels, and tumors of the pituitary and hypothalamus.
- Inform your physician about all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
Interaction with other drugs:
- Certain medications may interact with Humog HP 75IU Injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
Storage:
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Do not freeze.
- Keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets.
Administration:
- Given as an intramuscular injection (into your muscles) or under the skin.
- Do not self-administer the injection.
- Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity, body weight, and other factors.
Safety advices:
- Pregnancy: Humog HP 75IU Injection is unsafe to administer in pregnant women because it may affect the fetus.
- Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Humog HP 75IU Injection.
- Lungs: It is unknown whether Humog HP 75IU Injection can be used in patients with lung disorders.
- Liver: It is unknown whether Humog HP 75IU Injection can be used in patients with liver disorders.
- Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol is safe during the treatment with Humog HP 75IU Injection.
- Driving: Humog HP 75IU Injection does not affect the ability to drive.
Side effects:
- Common: abdominal pain or swelling, headache, nausea, pelvic pain, overstimulation of ovaries, pain or inflammation at the injection site, mood swings.
- Serious: severe allergic reactions (hypersensitivity reactions).
Word of advice:
- If you have missed any dosing appointments, inform your doctor and schedule immediately.
- This medicine can increase your risk of ectopic pregnancy if you have a history of fallopian tube disease, miscarriage, multiple pregnancies, and birth defects in the baby.
- Your doctor will regularly perform ultrasound scans and blood tests to monitor your response to the treatment.
FAQs:
What is the purpose of using Humog HP 75IU Injection in fertility treatments? Humog HP 75IU Injection is used in fertility treatments to help multiple follicles and stimulate the ovaries in women who are undergoing assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intrauterine insemination (IUI).
What are the possible side effects of Humog HP 75IU Injection? Common side effects of Humog HP 75IU Injection may include injection site reactions, abdominal discomfort, bloating, breast tenderness, headache, and mood swings.
Can Humog HP 75IU Injection be used in men for fertility treatment? Humog HP 75IU Injection is primarily used in women to stimulate ovulation and promote fertility. It is also used to treat infertility in men due to low sperm count.
Can Humog HP 75IU Injection increase the chances of multiple pregnancies? Yes, the use of Humog HP 75IU Injection in fertility treatments can increase the chances of multiple pregnancies, including twins, triplets, or higher-order multiples.
What is the source of Humog HP 75IU Injection? Humog HP 75IU Injection is a highly purified mixture of two hormones called follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
Fact Box:
- Molecule name: Menotrophin.
- Therapeutic class: Infertility.
- Pharmacological class: Gonadotropins.
- Indications: Infertility in men and women.