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Ovulate C 2000 IU Injection

Manufacturer
Vhb Life Sciences Inc
Prescription
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Description

Human chorionic gonadotropin, which is the primary constituent of Ovulate C 2000 IU Injection, 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.

Uses of Ovulate C 2000 IU Injection

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.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ovulate C 2000 IU Injection

  • Bloating
  • Stomach pain
  • Pelvic pain
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Rapid weight gainrare
  • Allergic skin reactionrare
  • Irritability
  • Enlargement of breasts
  • Headacherare
  • Injection site pain
  • Sleeplessness
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Ovulate C 2000 IU Injection

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.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Ovulate C 2000 IU Injection

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ovulate C 2000 IU Injection, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Coriosurge Xp 2000 IU Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Fertigyn 2000 IU Injection
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Hucog Hp 2000 IU Injection
Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd.
Intas-Hcg 2000 IU Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Ovunal-Sc 2000 IU Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Ovulate C 2000 IU Injection

  • 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.

Dosage

  • 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.

Interactions

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

  • Ganirelixmoderate

Disease interactions

  • Disease

    Information not available.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Radioimmunoassay for gonadotropins

    moderate
    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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Ovulate C 2000 IU Injection as instructed by the doctor. It is advised to take this medicine under the supervision of your doctor or a trained healthcare professional.

Warnings

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.

Other details

  • Food timings: Information not available
  • Administration time: Information not available
  • Sleep inducing: Information not available

How it works

This medicine acts by stimulating and promoting the production of certain hormones in the ovary and testis.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Gonadotropins
Schedule
Schedule H

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