Cetrolix 0.25mg Injection
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Cetrorelix (0.25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Cetrolix 0.25mg Injection is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine used in the treatment of infertility in females.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Cetrolix 0.25mg 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.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
In females undergoing treatment for infertility, sometimes premature ovulation can lead to the release of eggs which are not ready for fertilisation. Cetrolix 0.25mg Injection blocks the action of a natural hormone and prevents premature release of the eggs from the ovary.
Quick Tips
Cetrolix 0.25mg Injection helps prevent premature ovulation in women undergoing assisted reproduction treatments such as IVF. It is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously) preferably of the upper leg. Inform your doctor immediately if you get very dizzy, faint, vomit, or have diarrhea while using this medicine. These could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cetrolix 0.25mg Injection and for what it is used for?
Cetrolix 0.25mg Injection is an injectable medication containing Ganirelix as the active substance. It is used in women undergoing certain fertility treatments to prevent premature ovulation, allowing eggs to mature properly. This drug acts by blocking the release of luteinizing hormone (LH), which typically triggers ovulation. Cetrolix 0.25mg Injection is usually administered in conjunction with other medications.
How and in what dose can it be used?
Cetrolix 0.25mg Injection is administered as an injection only under the supervision of a healthcare professional at a hospital or clinic setting. Patient monitoring for follicular development may occur during treatment, with the duration of treatment determined by individual ovarian response.
What may be the possible side effects associated with it?
Common side effects include local site reactions such as redness of the skin accompanied or without swelling. Headaches and nausea are also potential side effects, but they are usually temporary. If these effects persist, please contact your doctor immediately. Additionally, conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and the possibility of multiple births or birth defects may occur in some cases when using this medication.
