Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 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.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is directly injected under the skin or into a muscle. You should avoid using Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 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 Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 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 Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 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.

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 Obstetrician before using this medicine.

• Female Infertility

  This medicine is used to treat infertility in women who have not undergone menopause but are unable to conceive due to hormonal imbalances in the body.

• Male Infertility

  This medicine is used to treat male infertility caused due to lack of specific hormonal secretion deficit in the body.

• Cryptorchidism

  This medicine is used to treat a condition in male children where the one of both the testes is not descended into the scrotal sac.

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 Obstetrician before using this medicine.

• Allergy

• Precocious Puberty

• Prostate Cancer

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 Obstetrician before using this medicine.

• Bloating

• Stomach Pain

• Pelvic Pain

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Rapid Weight Gain

• Allergic Skin Reaction

• Irritability

• Enlargement Of Breasts

• Headache

• Injection Site Pain

• Sleeplessness

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 Obstetrician before using this medicine.

• 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.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medicine by women who are breastfeeding is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Special precautions should be taken while taking this medicine and breastfeeding should be discontinued during the course of treatment. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks and benefits before deciding to take this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine does not usually affect the patients ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Limited information is available regarding its use in patients with kidney disease. Kindly consul your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Limited information is available regarding its use in patients with liver disease. Kindly consul your doctor before taking it.

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 Obstetrician before using this medicine.

• Missed Dose instructions

  Contact your doctor further instructions if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.

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 Obstetrician before using this medicine.

• India

• United States

• Japan

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 Obstetrician before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Human Chorionic Gonadotropin as ingredient

• Ovutrig Hp 5000 IU Injection

  Vhb Life Sciences Inc

• Ovulate C 5000 IU Injection

  Vhb Life Sciences Inc

• Zyhcg 10000 IU Injection

  Zydus Cadila

• Pubergen 5000 IU Injection

  Sanzyme Ltd

• Fertigyn Hp-2000 2000 IU Injection

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Hucog 10000 IU Injection

  Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd

• Ovipure Hp 10000 IU Injection

  Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd

• Profasi 5000 IU Injection

  Serum Institute Of India Ltd

• Materna Hcg 5000 IU Injection

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ovidac 10000 IU Injection

  Zydus Cadila

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 Obstetrician before using this medicine.

This medicine works by stimulating 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).

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 Obstetrician before using this medicine.

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

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• 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.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin?

  Ans : Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a salt which performs its action by controlling the release of eggs from the ovary. In males, it works by controlling production of the male hormone, testosterone which helps in the treatment of delayed puberty, and improves low sperm count. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is used to treat conditions such as One or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone deficiency, and Induction of ovulation.

• Ques : What are the uses of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin?

  Ans : Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a salt, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as One or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone deficiency, and Induction of ovulation. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Human Chorionic Gonadotropin to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin?

  Ans : Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a salt which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin which are as follows: Headache, Injection site pain, Irritability, Restlessness, Fatigue, and Depression. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Human Chorionic Gonadotropin?

  Ans : Human Chorionic Gonadotropin should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

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