Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial

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About

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial is from a group of medicines called anti-gonadotropin releasing hormones. Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial contains a medicine called cetrorelix. The Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial hinders your body from releasing an egg from your ovary during the menstrual cycle. Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial is used during assisted reproductive techniques to help you in getting pregnant. 

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial works by blocking the chain of events that leads to an egg being released from your ovaries. Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial comes in injection form and is usually injected once a day. It can cause side effects such as allergies, ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome, nausea, and headache. 

Indications

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial is used for

• Treat female infertility by ‘assisted reproductive techniques’

How Does Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial Work

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial works by blocking luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone which occurs naturally in the body. The luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone controls the luteinizing hormone which stimulates ovulation during menstrual cycles. The Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial is responsible for hindering the events that lead to eggs released from ovaries. 

How To Use Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial comes in injection form. Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial is injected under the skin of your belly subcutaneously. It is advised to choose a different part of your belly daily to avoid skin irritations.

The administration of the Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial is technical hence your doctor must supervise your first shot. Your doctor or nurse will show you how to prepare the Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial and inject it. Patients can administer the following doses themselves keeping in mind that your doctor has made you aware of the symptoms. The needle should be inserted completely into the skin at a 45-degree angle. 

Dosage

The recommended dosage is

• 0.25 mg of Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial once each day. It is ideal to use the medicine at the same time daily, leaving 24 hours between each dose. You can pick to inject at daytime or nighttime.

Morning

Initiate your injections on day 5 or 6 of the treatment cycle. Your doctor may decide to start on a different day depending on your ovarian reaction. The specific date and time will be given to you by your doctor. You will continue to take this drug until the evening before your eggs are collected (ovulation induction).

Night

Initiate your injections on day 5 of the treatment cycle. Your doctor may decide to start on a different day depending on your ovarian reaction. The specific date and time will be given to you by your doctor. You will continue to take this drug until the evening before your eggs are collected (ovulation induction).

Pregnancy and Lactation

Do not use Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.

Contraindications

Inform your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial

• Hypersensitivity to the active substance of Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial
• Pregnancy or lactation
• Severe renal impairment

Precautions

Inform your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial

• Allergic conditions
• Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
• Repeated ovarian stimulation procedure
• Congenital anomalies
• Hepatic impairment
• Renal impairment 

Interactions With Other Medications

No proper drug-drug interaction studies have been performed with Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial. 

Adverse Effects

Like most medicines, Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial has certain side effects which include

• Allergic reactions
• Ovarian Hyper-Stimulation Syndrome
• Nausea
• Headache
• Skin irritation

How To Cope With Adverse Effects

Nausea – To avoid nausea, take simple and small meals. Avoid rich and spicy food items. Rather than one large meal takes several small ones. Avoid high sugar content foods. 

Headache – Drink plenty of water and fluids and ask your doctor for a painkiller. If the headaches persist then contact your doctor.

Allergic Reactions – Allergic reactions may present as red, itchy skin, runny nose, or swelling of the tongue. If you notice any of these side effects stop using the Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial and contact your doctor as soon as possible. 

Ovarian Hyper-Stimulation Syndrome may present side effects such as lower abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The syndrome may become severe and present with enlarged ovaries, decreased urine output, weight gain, and difficulty in breathing. If you notice these side effects stop Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial and contact the doctor as soon as possible. 

FAQ’S

• WHAT IS {{PRODUCT}} USED FOR?

The Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial is used to treat infertility.

• IN WHICH FORM IS {{PRODUCT}} AVAILABLE?

The Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial is available in injection form. 

• WHAT HAPPENS WHEN {{PRODUCT}} OVERDOSAGE OCCURS?

Overdose in humans may present as a prolonged duration of action but is unlikely to be associated with dangerous side effects. 

• HOW IS {{PRODUCT}} TAKEN?

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial is injected subcutaneously into your belly at least 1 inch away from the belly button.

• WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU FORGET TO TAKE {{PRODUCT}}?

If you forget to inject a dose, inject it as soon as possible. Do not inject a double dose as it may have side effects. 

• CAN I DRIVE OR RIDE A BIKE AFTER TAKING {{PRODUCT}}?

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial does not affect your ability to drive cars or ride bikes. 

• CAN I USE HEAVY MACHINERY AFTER USING {{PRODUCT}}?

Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial does not affect your ability to use heavy machinery.

• HOW SHOULD {{PRODUCT}} BE STORED?

Keep Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial out of reach of children. Store the Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial in the refrigerator but do not freeze it. The solution should be used immediately after preparation and should not be stored for later use. Do not use the Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial if you notice the white powder in the vial has changed its appearance. 

• CAN {{PRODUCT}} BE USED IN PREGNANCY OR LACTATION?

If you are pregnant, are planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding it is not ideal to use the Cetrotide 0.25mg Injection 1 vial. 

• FOR HOW MANY DAYS IS THE {{PRODUCT}} USED?

The duration of use is different for every individual. It depends on how fast your eggs grow and mature inside your ovaries. Your doctor will give you an idea based on your ultrasound scans.