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Medicine Details

OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION

Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Salt Composition: Cetrorelix (0.25mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Female infertility OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION prevents release of premature eggs during a process called ovulation in females. This helps in normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary (female reproductive organ), and stimulates the release of a healthy, matured egg. This helps to treat infertility in women and increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine. It is used in the treatment of infertility in females. It restricts eggs to release directly and prevents premature ovulation. OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is injecting directly into the skin under the supervision of a doctor. Do not self administer the injection. Your doctor or nurse may help you to know the best way to inject the medicine at home. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction (redness, itching, and irritation), nausea and vomiting. To overcome irritation at the injection site, use a different part of belly every day to inject the medicine. Some side effects may mean you should inform your doctor immediately include dizziness, faint, abdominal pain, and vomiting. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease or if you are breastfeeding to a baby. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

How to Use: In females undergoing treatment for infertility, sometimes premature ovulation can lead to the release of eggs which are not ready for fertilisation. OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION blocks the action of a natural hormone and prevents premature release of the eggs from the ovary.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. - Breast feeding : UNSAFE - OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, the use of OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION, please consult your doctor.

Packaging: Vial

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Female infertility

Alcohol Interaction: CAUTION

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: UNSAFE

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION