Treats infertility in both women and men who are unable to have children
Brand Names:
Gonal-F
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to other hormonal infertility treatments, or if you have thyroid or adrenal gland problems, tumors of the ovary, uterus, or testicles, or a brain tumor or injury. Women should not use this medicine if they have any unusual vaginal bleeding, have had any unusual growth in the ovaries, or if they are pregnant or breastfeeding
Uses:
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.
You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.
Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose is missed:
The timing of when you use this medicine is very important in how well it will work. Use the medicine on the exact day and at the exact time your doctor has ordered.
Try not to miss any doses, and keep all appointments with your doctor.
If you do miss a dose, call your doctor for instructions.
Storage:
If you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator or at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
Using this medicine if you are already pregnant can harm your unborn baby.
This medicine may cause you to become pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, or more).
Along with using this medicine, you will need to visit your doctor for regular tests and procedures. It may take several months for you to become pregnant.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Breakthrough vaginal bleeding
Chest pain
Decrease in how often or how much you urinate
Fever or cold-like symptoms
Nausea with vomiting, stomach pain, and / or diarrhea
