Yes, this medicine may cause weight gain in certain cases.
follitropin-beta
This medicine is indicated for use in anovulatory infertility ( a condition in which egg is not ovulated resulting in infertility) which is unresponsive to a drug called clomiphene citrate. It is used in multi follicular stimulation in superovulation for IVF/ET, GIST and ICSI. (methods in which one or more eggs are artificially made to ovulate to overcome infertility).
Contradications
This medicine is not recommended for use in tumors of pituitary, hypothalamus, ovary, breast, and uterus. It is also contraindicated in fibroid tumors of the uterus, primary ovarian failure ( a condition in which there is a loss of normal function of ovaries before the age of 40), ovarian cyst or enlargement not associated with PCOD (Polycystic ovarian disease) and undiagnosed vaginal bleeding.
Side effects
The adverse effects of this medicine are ovarian hyperstimulation (increased stimulation of the ovary to produce more eggs), multiple (more than one) or ectopic pregnancies (a pregnancy in which the egg implantation occurs in the sites other than the uterus) , injection site reactions, gynaecomastia (enlargement of breasts in males) and acne.
Expert Advice
- For oral use only.
- Please store follitropin beta in fridge and allow it to warm to room temperature before use. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
- Do not increase the dose yourself, use according to your doctor’s prescription.
FAQs
Can follitropin beta cause weight gain?
Can I store follitropin beta at room temperature?
A2) Please store follitropin beta in room temperature in refrigerator.
How would I know if this medicine is working?
The only way to know if this medicine is working is to monitor with blood tests and ultrasound.
How to inject this medicine?
Inject this medicine under the skin or into a muscle as directed by your doctor.
What will happen if I take too much follitropin beta?
High doses may cause some serious side effects.
Medicines containing follitropin-beta
Rs.1750
Rs.3100
