Utrova 150IU Injection


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Urofollitropin (150IU)
Storage Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Chemical ClassHormones
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGYNAECOLOGICAL
Action ClassGonadotropins
User Rating4.8
User Reviews543

FAQ

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How and in what dose should I take Utrova 150IU?
It is given as an injection just under the skin by a medical healthcare professional only. The dose and treatment duration depends on your ovarian response for which you would be constantly monitored by your doctor during the treatment.
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What are the side effects of using Utrova 150IU?
The most common side effects are headache and pain in the abdomen. The other common side effects include hot flushes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes and breast tenderness. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor. In addition, this medicine may increase the likelihood of conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and multiple pregnancy.
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What is Utrova 150IU, and what is it used for?
Utrova 150IU contains a medicine called Urofollitropin. Urofollitropin is a type of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). It helps to treat women who can not become pregnant because their ovaries do not produce eggs [including polycystic ovary disease (PCOD)]. It is also used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which help women to become pregnant.
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What if I miss a dose of Utrova 150IU?
Ideally, you should try not to miss a dose of Utrova 150IU. However, please talk to your doctor as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose.
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What if you forget to take Utrova Injection?
If you miss a dose of Utrova 150IU, please consult your doctor.\n
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Utrova 150IU Injection Reviews

Utrova 150IU is used in the treatment of female infertility. It is used in women who have a problem with ovulation or are undergoing fertility treatments like in-vitro fertilization.

Utrova 150IU is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor or nurse will help you to learn the exact method of self-administration. Your doctor will decide the right time to take the injection, so always follow your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You might be prescribed with certain other medicine as a part of your treatment. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include pain in abdominal pain or cramp, headache, bloating, pelvic pain, nausea, hot flushes, and respiratory disorders. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had vaginal bleeding, or had an ovarian cyst, or tumor of the uterus. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.

How Utrova 150IU Injection Works

In females, Utrova 150IU works by stimulating the release of estrogen which helps in the growth and development of the egg before release. It also helps to develop more follicles (eggs) in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology procedures.

How to Use Utrova 150IU Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Utrova 150IU Injection

  • In Female infertility: Utrova 150IU helps in normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary (female reproductive organ), and stimulates the release of a healthy, matured egg. This helps to treat infertility in women and increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. It is commonly used in women who are taking fertility treatment or in vitro fertilisation (IVF). It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.

Uses of Utrova 150IU Injection

  • Female infertility

Utrova 150IU Injection Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Utrova 150IU.
Pregnancy  UNSAFE
Utrova 150IU is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Utrova 150IU in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Utrova 150IU in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Utrova 150IU during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  SAFE
Utrova 150IU does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

  • Do not use Utrova 150IU if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Utrova 150IU stimulates the production of eggs in women having treatment for anovulatory infertility.
  • Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of a pregnancy plan.
  • Pregnancy following treatment with Utrova 150IU is more likely to result in a multiple pregnancy (twins or more) than if you had conceived naturally.
  • The injection is administered under the skin. Follow the recommended dosage and monitoring schedules to minimise the possibility of ovarian hyperstimulation.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden weight gain, trouble breathing, or decreased or no urination during treatment, as these could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

References

  1. Urofollitropin. Parsippany, New Jersey: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2002 [revised Feb. 2014].
  2. Drugs.com. Urofollitropin.

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