Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine. It is used in the treatment of infertility in females. It restricts eggs to release directly and prevents premature ovulation.

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection is used during techniques in women that help them in getting pregnant

Uses of Cetrotide Injection

Female infertility

Benefits of Cetrotide Injection

In Female infertility

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection prevents release of premature eggs during a process called ovulation in females. This helps in normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary (female reproductive organ), and stimulates the release of a healthy, matured egg. This helps to treat infertility in women and increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.

Side effects of Cetrotide Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cetrotide

Nausea
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Itching
Irritation
Vomiting
Lower abdominal pain

How to use Cetrotide Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection helps prevent premature ovulation in women undergoing assisted reproduction treatments such as IVF.
It is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously), preferably of the upper leg.
Inform your doctor immediately if you get very dizzy, faint, vomit, or have diarrhea while using this medicine. These could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Polypeptides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

GNRH antagonists

Patient concerns

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FAQs

What is Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection and for what it is used for?

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection is an injectable preparation, which contains the active substance Ganirelix. It is used in women undergoing certain fertility treatments. It acts by blocking the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) thus preventing eggs from being released too early and gives the eggs time to grow properly. It is usually used in combination with other medicines.

How and in what dose can it be used?

It is given as an injection, only at the hospital or clinic by the medical healthcare professional. The patient may be monitored regularly for the follicular development. The treatment duration depends on the ovarian response of the patient.

What may be the possible side effects associated with it?

The most common side effect is local site reaction (redness of skin with or without swelling). You may also feel a headache or nausea. However, these effects are temporary, if these persist consult with your doctor. In addition, conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and multiple births or birth defect, may also be associated with the use of this medicine.

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References

Masters SB. Hypothalmic & Pituitary Hormones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 655.
Medscape. Cetrorelix. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
FDA. Ganirelix Acetate Injection. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Cetrorelix acetate. Rockland, Massachusetts: EMD Serono, Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 08 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Cetrotide Injection

Benefits of Cetrotide Injection

In Female infertility

Side effects of Cetrotide Injection

Common side effects of Cetrotide

How to use Cetrotide Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

FAQs

What is Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection and for what it is used for?

How and in what dose can it be used?

What may be the possible side effects associated with it?

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