Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection contains Cetrorelix, a hormone that blocks a natural hormone in the body. Thereby, it inhibits premature ovulation (release of eggs from the ovary too early). If eggs are released too early during fertility treatment, they may not be suitable for fertilization.

FAQs

How does Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection work?

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection contains Cetrorelix that works by blocking a natural hormone in the body and inhibits premature ovulation (release of eggs from the ovary too early).

Does Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection cause ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome?

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection may cause ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS) if used along with other medicines that cause stimulation of ovaries to develop more ready-to-be-released eggs. However, if you experience lower stomach pain with nausea or vomiting, please consult a doctor as these might be signs of OHSS.

Is Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection used in women undergoing IVF treatment?

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection may be used in women undergoing IVF (in-vitro fertilization) treatment to prevent premature release of eggs so that mature eggs can be collected directly from ovaries. However, please consult a doctor before using Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection.

Can I use Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection during more than 1 menstrual cycle?

You are recommended to consult a doctor before using Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection during more than 1 menstrual cycle so that the doctor may check the benefits and risks of using Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection.

Does Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection cause miscarriage?

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection may cause miscarriage, birth defects, or stillbirth. Therefore, avoid Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection if you are pregnant and consult a doctor.

How to use Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection?

You are advised to follow instructions given by your doctor if you are taking Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection at home. Inject Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection under the belly's skin and select different parts of your belly every day to minimize skin irritation.

What is Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection and for what it is used for?

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine. It is used for the prevention of premature ovulation in patients undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation.

How and in what dose can it be used?

Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection will usually be administered by a doctor. If you are asked to take Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection by yourself, follow instructions given by your doctor. The dose of Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection will be adjusted by your doctor based on the response.

What may be the possible side effects associated with it?

Possible side effects of Ovucet 0.25 mg Injection are itching, redness, or swelling at the site of injection, headache, or nausea. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.