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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
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Description
Human chorionic gonadotropin, which is the primary constituent of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, is obtained from the placental cells of pregnant women and is used to treat infertility in women and men. It is also used to treat delayed puberty issues in children.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Bloating
Stomach pain
Pelvic pain
Nausea or Vomiting
Rapid weight gain
Allergic skin reaction
Irritability
Enlargement of breasts
Headache
Injection site pain
Sleeplessness
Uses of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
What is it prescribed for?
Female infertility
This medicine is used to treat infertility in women who have not undergone menopause but are unable to conceive due to hormonal imbalances in the body.
Male infertility
This medicine is used to treat male infertility caused due to lack of specific hormonal secretion deficit in the body.
Cryptorchidism
This medicine is used to treat a condition in male children where the one of both the testes is not descended into the scrotal sac.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
Onset of action
The effect of this medicine is cumulative and the onset time can vary depending upon the intended use. The peak concentration in the body is achieved after 6 hours of intramuscular injection.Duration of effect
The duration for which this medicine remains active in the body is 10-24 hours.Safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.Usage in pregnancy?
Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended.Usage while breast-feeding?
Use of this medicine by women who are breastfeeding is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Special precautions should be taken while taking this medicine and breastfeeding should be discontinued during the course of treatment. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks and benefits before deciding to take this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to gonadotropic medications.
Precocious puberty
This medicine is not recommended for use in children who have attained puberty at a very early age.
Prostate Cancer
This medicine is not recommended for use if a male patient has cancer of the prostate or is suspected of having it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended.
Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine by women who are breastfeeding is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Special precautions should be taken while taking this medicine and breastfeeding should be discontinued during the course of treatment. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks and benefits before deciding to take this medicine.
General warnings
Cancer of the prostate
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having prostate cancer or androgen-dependent tumors. A thorough examination should be performed before therapy with this medicine is commenced.
Hormonal disorders
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having hormonal imbalances caused due to abnormal functioning of thyroid, pituitary, or adrenal glands.
Ovarian cyst
This medicine should not be used by women having an ovarian cyst or enlargement of the ovary. The symptoms could get complicated and could lead to a rupture in some cases.
Excessive vaginal bleeding
This medicine should not be used in women who are experiencing abnormal vaginal bleeding due to undetermined cause.
Other disease
Report any instances of bleeding or clotting disorders, asthma, and other obstructive diseases, a heart or blood vessel disorder etc. to the doctor. Use of this medicine may worsen the symptoms of these diseases and hence caution is advised.
Test to determine safety of use
It is advised to both men and women should undergo suitable tests to determine the safety of use of this medicine.
It is also advised to keep a regular check on the hormonal levels while taking this medicine.
Multiple birth
Use of this medicine can cause multiple births. You should discuss the risks of multiple births, ectopic pregnancy or other complications with the doctor before therapy with this medicine is initiated.
Missed Dose
Contact your doctor further instructions if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.
Overdose
Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Ganirelix
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Radioimmunoassay for gonadotropins
Report the use of this medicine to the doctor before undergoing this test to determine the levels of gonadotropins especially Luteinizing hormone. Use of this medicine can interfere with the test resullts.
Take Human Chorionic Gonadotropin as instructed by the doctor. It is advised to take this medicine under the supervision of your doctor or a trained healthcare professional.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine acts by stimulating and promoting the production of certain hormones in the ovary and testis.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Gonadotropins
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 18 Apr 2017
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