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MANUFACTURER
Serono laboratories inc
CHEMICAL NAME
cetrorelix acetate
INDICATIONS
Cetrotide® helps control your body's hormonal responses, which affect the development of eggs.
Specifically, Cetrotide® helps delay a hormonal event known as the "LH surge".
The LH surge is caused by a series of changes involving two hormones&mdashgonadotropin&ndashreleasing hormone (GnRH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). When GnRH is present, it triggers a dramatic rise, or "surge" in LH levels. However, if an LH surge occurs too early in a cycle, your eggs will be released before they're expected.
Cetrotide® works by directly blocking the trigger effect of GnRH. This blocking action stops the premature LH surge in women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation before they begin. In doing so, this allows eggs to reach the level of development needed for fertilization.
Ask your healthcare provider if Cetrotide® is right for you
DIRECTIONS
http://www.fertilitylifelines.com/assets/pdfs/products/cetrotide/cetrotide3mg_printableinstructions.pdf
PRECAUTIONS
Cetrotide® should only be prescribed by doctors specializing in infertility or reproductive health. Cetrotide can cause serious side effects including ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), with or without blood vessel and lung complications, and multiple births. Cetrotide® should not be used in women who, are allergic to cetrorelix acetate, mannitol or exogenous peptide hormones (medicines similar to Cetrotide®), who have kidney disease, are pregnant or think they are pregnant, or are breast-feeding. Mild and short lasting injection reactions like reddening, itching and swelling at the injection sites have occurred in women using Cetrotide®. Nausea and headache have also been reported.
NOTES
Cetrotide® 3 mg should be stored at room temperature (68°F &ndash 77°F).
Cetrotide® 3 mg should be stored in the outer carton, in a cool dry place, protected from light, moisture and heat
Note: Do not use Cetrotide® powder or pre&ndashfilled syringe after the expiration date, which is printed on the labels and on the carton and dispose of the vial and the syringe properly
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