Enclomiphene
Description
Enclomiphene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator medicine, which may be used for the treatment of female infertility and secondary hypogonadism or low testosterone levels in men.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Enclomiphene
- Headache
- Abdominal discomfort
- Nausea
Uses of Enclomiphene
What is it prescribed for?
- Female infertility
- Hypogonadism in men
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- 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?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
- Usage 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 enclomiphene, or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
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
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Suppression of menstruation
This medicine may cause irregular periods in some women. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Missed Dose
Call the doctor for further instructions if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
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
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Your dose is likely to change over the course of treatment. It is advised to undergo tests that will ensure the safe and effective use of this medicine. Follow all the instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine stimulates the release of an egg from the ovary in women. It also increases testosterone levels in men; hence may be used to treat secondary hypogonadism.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Estrogen receptor antagonists
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Feb 2020
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