You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to menotropins, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have unusual vaginal bleeding, thyroid disorders, cysts on the ovaries, enlarged ovaries, or primary testicular failure
Uses:
Injectable
Use this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use and when to start.
Make sure you have been taught how to give an injection before taking this medicine, or have someone who is trained give you a shot.
Mix the medicine with sodium chloride solution (liquid) that comes with the medicine. Make sure the medicine is completely dissolved and there are no specks or solid pieces.
If you need to use more than one ampule of medicine, you can mix it with the solution you have just mixed so that you only need to get one shot.
Give the shot right after you mix the medicine.
Use the medicine at the same time each day.
If a dose is missed:
Tell your doctor if you have missed any doses, because this may affect your treatment.
Storage:
You can keep the powder in the refrigerator or at room temperature until it is mixed. Protect it from light.
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:
You will need to be examined regularly while taking this medicine. Check with your doctor.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Severe lower stomach pain
Nausea, vomiting
Weight gain
Pain in the calf or groin
Fever, chills, joint pain
Mild bloating
Mild stomach pain or diarrhea
Mild nausea or vomiting.
Dizziness
Headache
Breast tenderness
Pain, swelling, or redness where the shot is given
