Hcg 5000 IU Injection
About Hcg 5000 IU Injection
Hcg 5000 IU Injection is a hormone that helps the egg in a woman’s ovary to develop normally. It stimulates the release of an egg during ovulation, treats infertility in women, pituitary gland disorder in young boys, undeveloped sexual traits in girls, and increases sperm count in men.
Hcg 5000 IU Injection is directly injected under the skin or into a muscle. You should avoid using Hcg 5000 IU Injection if you are allergic towards it, if you are pregnant, if you have early puberty or hormone-related cancer. Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine.
Before starting the medication, inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions :
- Thyroid or adrenal gland disorder
- An ovarian cyst
- Premature puberty
- Cancer or tumour of breast, uterus, ovary, hypothalamus, prostate or pituitary gland.
- Undiagnosed uterine bleeding
- Heart or kidney disease
- Epilepsy, migraines or asthma
A few side effects of using Hcg 5000 IU Injection is severe pelvic pain, swelling of hands and legs, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, weight gain, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting and urinating less than normal. Less serious side effects include headache, feeling restless and irritable, water weight gain, depression, breast swelling, and mild pain on site of injection.
Inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking to ensure the use of Hcg 5000 IU Injection is safe for you. It includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal remedies, vitamins and other dietary supplements. The dose of injection you receive would depend upon your gender and the condition being treated as per the prescription of your doctor.
What are the uses of Hcg 5000 IU Injection
Female Infertility
Male Infertility
Cryptorchidism
What are the contraindications of Hcg 5000 IU Injection ?
What are the side effects of Hcg 5000 IU Injection ?
Nausea Or Vomiting
Rapid Weight Gain
Allergic Skin Reaction
Irritability
Enlargement Of Breasts
Headache
Injection Site Pain
Sleeplessness
Key highlights of Hcg 5000 IU Injection
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
No information is available on the use of this injection during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
This injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is limited information available on the use of this injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Does this affect liver function?
There is limited information available on the use of this injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
How long is the duration of effect?
The duration for which this medicine remains active in the body is 10-24 hours.
What is the 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.
What are the substitutes for Hcg 5000 IU Injection ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Hcg 5000 IU Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Coriosurge Hp 5000 IU Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Coriosurge Xp 5000 IU Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Ovigyn 5000 IU Injection
Alembic Ltd
- Intas-Hcg 5000 IU Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Dumore 30 MG Capsule
Lupin Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of this injection, please consult your doctor.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.
How does this medication work?
It stimulates the ovaries to produce progesterone and promotes ovulation in women who are in the reproductive age group. In men, this medicine acts by stimulating cells in the testicles to produce androgens (testosterone and other male hormones).
What are the interactions of Hcg 5000 IU Injection ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Interaction with Lab Test
Radioimmunoassay for gonadotropins
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.Interaction with Medicine
Ganirelix
Report the use of ganirelix before receiving this medicine as the risk of decreased efficacy is fairly high. You may need dose adjustment and certain tests to determine if these medicines can be used safely. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.
FAQs about Hcg 5000 IU Injection
Ques : What is Hcg 5000 IU Injection?
Ans : This injection has Human Chorionic Gonadotropin as an active element present. It performs its action by stimulating the production and by inducing interstitial cells of the testes to produce androgens.
Ques : What are the uses of Hcg 5000 IU Injection?
Ans : This injection is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Induction of ovulation, gonadotropin-releasing hormone deficiency, and one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum, etc.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Hcg 5000 IU Injection?
Ans : This injection has some commonly reported side effects such as hypersensitivity reaction, excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities, headache, mood swings, hypersensitivity reactions, and ringing or buzzing in the ears.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Hcg 5000 IU Injection?
Ans : Store this injection in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.
Ques : How long do I need to use Hcg 5000 IU Injection before I see improvement of my conditions?
Ans : This injection takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.
Ques : What are the contraindications to Hcg 5000 IU Injection?
Ans : Contraindication to Hcg 5000. In addition, this injection should not be used if you have the following conditions such as allergic reactions, precocious puberty, and prostate cancer.
Ques : Is Hcg 5000 IU Injection safe to use when pregnant?
Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Ques : Will Hcg 5000 IU Injection be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?
Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this injection can lead to increased chances of side effects such as headache, mood swings, hypersensitivity reactions, ringing or buzzing in the ears, etc.
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