Cetrorelix

Cetrorelix is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist. It is used in women undergoing fertility treatment. It delays ovulation from taking place before an egg matures and luteinizing hormone surges.

On using Cetrorelix you may experience side effects such as pain, redness, swelling, itching at the site of injection, skin rash, difficulty in breathing, hives, chest pain, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, rapid weight gain, bloating and vomiting. If you face any of the allergic reactions mentioned above seek medical attention promptly.

Before using this medication notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained within Cetrorelix, you have allergy towards any foods, medicines or substances, you have kidney problems, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs/ herbal products/ dietary supplements, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.

The dosage for Cetrorelix should be ideally prescribed by the doctor based on your medical history, age, weight and current condition. The usual dose in adults for inducing ovulation is about 0.25 mg given subcutaneously on either day 5 or day 6 of stimulation.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a IVF Specialist before using this medicine.

• Female Infertility

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a IVF Specialist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Nausea

• Abdominal Pain

• Injection Site Reaction

• Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a IVF Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Cetrocare 0.25mg injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Cetrocare 0.25mg injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a IVF Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Cetrorelix, please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a IVF Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Cetrorelix as ingredient

• Setrosil 0.25Mg Injection

  Serum Institute Of India Ltd

• Cetrotide 250Mcg Injection

  Merck Ltd

• Cetronext 0.25Mg Injection

  Lupin Ltd

• Ultrorelix 0.25Mg Injection

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Cetrocare 0.25Mg Injection

  Gufic Bioscience Ltd

• Asporelix 0.25mg Injection

  Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd

• Cetide 0.25mg Injection

  LG Lifesciences

• Cetrolix 0.25mg Injection

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ciscure 0.25mg Injection

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Eurelix 0.25mg Injection

  Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a IVF Specialist before using this medicine.

This medicine is an injectable gonadotropin-releasing hormone prohibitor and is commonly used in artificial modes of fertilization. It works by binding to the membrane receptors present on pituitary cells, responsible to regulate the LH and FSH release.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a IVF Specialist before using this medicine.

• Cetrorelix-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/cetrorelix

• Cetrorelix-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00050