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Orgalutran Injection
Manufactured byMSD PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
ContainsGanirelix
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Description
Orgalutran Injection is used along with other hormonal medicines in women who are under fertility treatment (controlled ovarian stimulation) to suppress the premature luteinizing hormone (LH) surges and prevents the release of a premature egg from the ovary.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Orgalutran Injection
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Orgalutran Injection
Abdominal or stomach pain
Diarrhea
Rapid weight gain
Bloating
Headache
Redness, pain or swelling at the injection site
Dizziness
Fast heartbeat
Skin rash, hives, or itching
Tightness in chest
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Cough
Difficulty in swallowing
Shortness of breath
Uses of Orgalutran Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Prevention of luteinizing hormone (LH) surges in women during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation
This medicine is used to suppress the premature luteinizing hormone (LH) surges and prevents the release of a premature egg from the ovary, thus enhancing the chances of getting pregnant.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ganirelix, GnRH, any other GnRH analog, or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children.
Allergy
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in women with signs and symptoms of severe allergic conditions such as hay fever, skin rash, itchy skin, facial swelling, shortness of breath, wheezing, etc. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. If you miss an appointment for a dose of Orgalutran Injection injection, contact your doctor immediately and schedule the dose as soon as possible.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose 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
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Gonadorelin
Menotropins
Triptorelin
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine acts by blocking the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) responsible for the release of an egg from the ovary. This helps in preventing the premature release of the egg.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 23 Aug 2019
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