Fostimon ingredients
Fostimon contains urofollitropin, a highly purified follicle-stimulating hormone, that helps promote ovulation and increase the chances of pregnancy.
Fostimon injection uses
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Help ovulation, especially with non-ovulation or non-response to other drugs, such as clomifene citrate.
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Help the growth of ovaries, and hence the production of eggs, in women who receive fertility medications.
How to use Fostimon 150 IU injections?
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The drug should be used following the doctor's instructions.
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Fostimon injections are used by subcutaneous injections or intramuscular injections.
Fostimon side effects
Side effects of Fostimon injections include:
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Pain in the injection site.
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headache.
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Constipation.
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Bloating.
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Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
Fostimon contraindications
Fostimon injections are not used in case of:
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Allergy to drug ingredients.
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Ovarian cysts are not caused by a hormonal disorder (other than PCOS).
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Unexplained bleeding.
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Uterine, ovarian, or breast cancer.
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Tumors of the pituitary or hypothalamus gland.
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Early menopause.
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Genital abnormalities.
Fostimon precautions
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The drug may increase the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, and its signs are lower abdominal pain, vomiting, and weight gain, in which case the drug should be discontinued.
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Women with fertility issues are more likely to have an abortion than others.
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The drug may increase the risk of clots, and therefore be careful before using it if the woman suffers or has a family history of clots.
Fostimon and pregnancy
Fostimon is not used in case of pregnancy.
Fostimon and lactation
Fostimon is not used during breastfeeding.
Preservation and storage of the drug
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Keep away from children's intake.
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Keep at a temperature of less than 25 ° C.
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The drug is not used after expiry.
