About FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA
FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA belongs to a group of medicines called gonadotropins. It is for use in adult women (18 years old or above) who have low levels (severe deficiency) of “follicle-stimulating hormone” (FSH) and “luteinising hormone” (LH). These women are usually infertile. Female Infertility is a condition when a woman cannot become pregnant within a year of trying without the use of contraception.
The active ingredients in FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA are synthetic versions of the natural hormones FSH and LH. FSH increases egg production in your body. LH triggers your ovary to release a mature egg. FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA helps women with low levels of FSH and LH to produce a follicle by supplementing the missing hormones. Following an injection of FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA, an egg will be released. This assists women in becoming pregnant.
Experienced healthcare professionals will administer FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA in the hospital setup. Like all medicines, FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. In some cases, FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA may cause reactions at the injection site (such as pain, redness, bruising, swelling and/or itching), sacs of fluid within the ovaries (ovarian cysts), diarrhoea, breast pain, feeling sick or vomiting, abdominal or pelvic pain, and abdominal cramp or bloating. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
It is recommended not to use if you are allergic to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinising hormone (LH) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine or if you have a brain tumour (in your hypothalamus or pituitary gland) or if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding or if you have cancer in your ovaries, womb or breasts or if you have a condition that would make a normal pregnancy impossible, such as early menopause, malformed sex organs or benign tumours of the womb or if you have large ovaries or sacs of fluid within your ovaries (ovarian cysts) of unknown origin. So, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions.
Uses of FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA
Female infertility
Medicinal Benefits
FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA contains Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone. FSH increases egg production in your body. LH triggers your ovary to release a mature egg. FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA helps women with low levels of FSH and LH to produce a follicle by supplementing the missing hormones. Following an injection of FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA, an egg will be released. This assists women in becoming pregnant.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA
- Reactions at the injection site (such as pain, redness, bruising, swelling and/or itching)
- Sacs of fluid within the ovaries (ovarian cysts)
- Diarrhoea
- Breast pain
- Feeling sick or vomiting
- Abdominal or pelvic pain
- Abdominal cramp or bloating
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before receiving FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA, inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any medicines. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before receiving FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA to rule out any side effects, especially if you or any member of your family has porphyria (an inability to break down porphyrins that can be handed down from parents to children). Inform your doctor right away if your skin becomes brittle and easily blistered, particularly if it has been exposed to sunlight regularly or if you get stomach, arm, or leg pain. In the event of any of the events mentioned above, your doctor may advise you to discontinue treatment.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA interacts with certain medications used in fertility treatment to prevent premature ovulation (e.g. ganirelix).
Drug-Food Interactions: Limit or avoid the consumption of alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interactions: FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA potentially interacts with various
disease conditions such as a brain tumour (in your hypothalamus or pituitary gland), unexplained vaginal bleeding, cancer in your ovaries, womb or breasts, early menopause, malformed sex organs or benign tumours of the womb or if you have large ovaries or sacs of fluid within your ovaries (ovarian cysts) of unknown origin, adrenal dysfunction, thyroid dysfunction, and tumours.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is unknown whether FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA interacts with alcohol. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol.
Pregnancy
unsafeDo not use FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA if you are pregnant. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Breast Feeding
cautionYour healthcare provider should decide if you will take FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA or breastfeed. You should not do both.
Driving
safe if prescribedFOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionLimited information is available about using FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA in patients with liver disease. Inform your doctor before receiving FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA if you have a history of liver diseases. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
cautionLimited information is available about using FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA in patients with kidney disease. Inform your doctor before receiving FOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA if you have a history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
unsafeFOLLITROPIN ALFA+LUTROPIN ALFA is not intended for use in children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Consume a healthy diet rich in fibre and proteins and low in carbohydrates and fats.
Avoid processed or high-sugar foods.
Stay active and shed excess weight if you are overweight or obese. Do not perform intense exercises as they may negatively impact your reproductive health. Increase the intensity of exercise gradually.
Being underweight may also reduce your chances of getting pregnant. So, prepare a diet chart that can help you gain weight healthily.
Avoid stress, as it may decrease your chances of getting pregnant. Try relaxation techniques and receive support and counselling if necessary.
Limit alcohol and caffeine intake.
Quit smoking.
Special Advise
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Female Infertility: When a woman cannot become pregnant within a year of trying without the use of contraception, then the condition is called female infertility. If a woman gets pregnant but experiences miscarriages or stillbirths, it is also included in infertility. It can occur due to ovulation disorders (problems with ovaries), fallopian tube damage, and uterus or cervix problems. The risk factors can be age, being overweight or obese, smoking, alcoholism, and the presence of sexually transmitted infections.
