Foligraf 900IU Injection 1.5 ml
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About Foligraf 900IU Injection
Foligraf 900IU Injection belongs to a group of medicines called Gonadotropins. It is used to treat infertility in women (oligo-anovulatory infertile patients in whom the cause of infertility is functional and not due to primary ovarian failure) and to stimulate sperm production in men.
Foligraf 900IU Injection contains a follicle-stimulating hormone, which acts by developing and ripening several follicles and inducing the ovulation procedure. In infertile men, Foligraf 900IU Injection is used along with other medicines to help produce sperm.
Foligraf 900IU Injection may cause certain side effects, such as headache, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, fever, sore throat, sneezing, and pain at the injection site. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. Foligraf 900IU Injection will be administered by a trained healthcare doctor.
Before receiving Foligraf 900IU Injection , inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to Foligraf 900IU Injection or any contents present in it. Foligraf 900IU Injection is not recommended for patients with primary ovarian failure, and primary testicular failure, pregnant and breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before receiving Foligraf 900IU Injection to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Foligraf 900IU Injection
Foligraf 900IU Injection is used in the treatment of Female infertility and Hypogonadism. The detailed uses of Foligraf 900IU Injection are as follows:
- Treatment of Female Infertility: Foligraf 900IU Injection is used to stimulate ovarian follicular growth in women who do not have primary ovarian failure, helping develop and mature eggs for fertilization.
- Support in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART): Foligraf 900IU Injection promotes the development of multiple follicles in ovulatory women undergoing procedures like in vitro fertilization (IVF), enhancing the chances of successful embryo retrieval.
- Induction of Ovulation in Anovulatory Patients: Foligraf 900IU Injection is used to trigger ovulation in women with functional infertility, enabling timed conception or ART procedures.
- Stimulation of Spermatogenesis in Men: Foligraf 900IU Injection is used alongside other hormones to treat male hypogonadism by encouraging sperm production in men with low gonadotropin levels.
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Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Foligraf 900IU Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional.
- Do not self-administer it.
Key Benefits
Foligraf 900IU Injection contains ‘follicle-stimulating hormone used to treat fertility problems (usually given along with other medicines). In females, Foligraf 900IU Injection develops and ripens several follicles (containing eggs necessary for fertilization) in women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (a procedure that helps to get pregnant). It also helps to induce the ovulation procedure (releasing an egg from the ovary). In males, it helps replenish the deficient testosterone (anabolic steroid and primary sex hormone in males) levels and helps produce sperm cells.
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Drug Warnings
Before receiving Foligraf 900IU Injection , inform your doctor if you have any known allergies to this medicine or any contents present in it. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before receiving Foligraf 900IU Injection to rule out any side effects. Foligraf 900IU Injection is not recommended for patients with primary ovarian failure, primary testicular failure, an untreated or uncontrolled disorder of the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, or adrenal gland, abnormal vaginal bleeding, ovarian cyst, breast cancer, uterine cancer, and cancer of ovaries, testicle, hypothalamus, or pituitary gland. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before receiving Foligraf 900IU Injection to rule out any side effects. Inform your doctor if you have/had any history of stroke, blood clot, stomach surgery, unusual vaginal bleeding, PCOD, and liver/kidney disease. This medicine is contraindicated in pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and children.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Do regular exercise and physical activity. Maintain a healthy weight. Besides this, weight-bearing exercises can help in making your bones strong.
- Consume a healthy diet, including foods rich in antioxidants, fibre-rich foods, and high-fat dairy. Cut down on carbs or limit refined carbs.
- Try to be stress-free to improve your mood swings due to hormonal fluctuations.
- Limit caffeine intake.
- Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, as these can be risk factors for female infertility.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
It is unknown whether Foligraf 900IU Injection interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Do not use Foligraf 900IU Injection if you are pregnant. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Breast Feeding
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Foligraf 900IU Injection is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Foligraf 900IU Injection does not effect your ability to drive.
Liver
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If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Foligraf 900IU Injection .
Kidney
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If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving Foligraf 900IU Injection . Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Foligraf 900IU Injection is not intended for use in children.
Heart
Foligraf 900IU Injection may be used in individuals with heart conditions, but caution is advised due to potential vascular effects and the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). A thorough cardiovascular assessment and close monitoring are essential before initiating therapy.
Geriatrics
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Foligraf 900IU Injection may be used in geriatric patients, but age-related risks like thromboembolism require caution. Individualized dosing and close monitoring are essential to minimize complications.
FAQs
Foligraf 900IU Injection is used to treat Female infertility, Hypogonadism.
In females, Foligraf 900IU Injection acts by developing and ripening several follicles and inducing the ovulation procedure. In infertile men, Foligraf 900IU Injection is used along with other medicines to help produce sperm.
If you undergo a blood or urine test to detect pregnancy within 10 days of using Foligraf 900IU Injection , there may be a chance of false-positive test results.
Foligraf 900IU Injection should not be used in patients who have untreated or uncontrolled endocrine disorders, unchecked heavy or abnormal vaginal bleeding, an ovarian cyst, or cancer of the breast, ovary, uterus, testicle, hypothalamus, or pituitary gland.
Yes, Foligraf 900IU Injection can be used for males. It helps to restore deficient testosterone levels, an anabolic steroid and primary male sex hormone and promotes the production of sperm cells.
No, Foligraf 900IU Injection should not be taken by pregnant women as it is not safe. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Yes, Foligraf 900IU Injection may cause multiple pregnancies as it stimulates the development and maturation of multiple ovarian follicles during ovulation induction. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
Ovarian Hyper-Stimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a condition that can occur after fertility treatments, leading to swollen and painful ovaries. It results from an excessive response to hormone treatments used to stimulate egg production.
Foligraf 900IU Injection will be administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously in in-vitro fertilisation by the doctor or nurse and the dose will be determined by the doctor based on your condition being treated.
Since Foligraf 900IU Injection will be administered by the doctor or nurse, it is unlikely to miss a dose. Follow the schedule as advised by the doctor to avoid missing a dose.
The side effects of Foligraf 900IU Injection include vomiting, headache, fever, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, sore throat, sneezing, and pain at the injection site. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Foligraf 900IU Injection belongs to the group of medications called gonadotropins. It is used to treat infertility in women caused by functional issues rather than primary ovarian failure, and also to stimulate sperm production in men. It contains follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which aids in the development and maturation of multiple follicles, triggering ovulation. In men, it is combined with other medications to promote sperm production.
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