Gonadotropin

Gonadotropin is a hormone. Gonadotropin is used in the treatment of infertility in men and women. It stimulates the ovaries and the testes. Gonadotropin is used in males to stimulate testicular descent or testicular growth and development. In females, Gonadotropin is used in combination with other drugs to induce ovulation. It is a hormone produced by placenta & abtained from the urine of pregnant women.


Adult Dose
Dose: 5000 to 10000 IU
Single Dose: 7500 (7500)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: IM
Instructions:
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
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Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
Gonadotropin also known as Choriogonatrophin, Choriogonatrophin, Choriogonatrophin. . It is of Natural origin and belongs to Glycoprotein. It belongs to LH+FSH agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Sex Hormones and Inotropic Agent pharmacological group.
Contraindications
Gonadotropin is contraindicated in conditions like Prostatic cancer,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Gonadotropin, which give rise to further complications include Ovarian enlargement, Gynacomastia, Shock.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Gonadotropin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Tinnitus, Hypersensitivity reactions, Depression, Edema, Mood swings, Acute Abdominal pain.
Indications
Gonadotropin is primarily indicated in conditions like Cryptorchidism, Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, Induction of ovulation, Infertility.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Gonadotropin was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Store in a well closed container, Below 15°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
Gonadotropin should not be used during pregnancy. It should be used with caution in patients with history of heart disease, kidney disease, asthma, migraine headaches, seizure disorder, cancer or any allergies.It should not be given in carcinoma of prostate or precocious puberty & in presence of breast utecine & testicular as well as tumours of hypothalamous pituitary thyroid & adrenal glands.
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