Cetrotid with IVF

Cetrotide is an analogue of a gonadotropic releasing hormone that inhibits the release of luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones in the pituitary gland, causing ovarian delay in ovulation delay. This drug is used in the process of preparing for IVF when stimulating the growth of follicles by hormonal means.

Cetrotid - instructions for use

Cetrotide and its analogues are used to inhibit premature ovulation. After the termination of injections, its effect quickly disappears. The drug Cetrotide is released in ampoules of 0.25 and 3 mg.

Pricks with a dose of 3 mg begin to act after 4 days, the duration of their action - up to 4 days, and injections of 0.25 mg every 24 hours maintain the effect of the drug.

Specify how to properly prick Tetrotid, should a doctor who has experience with him. Assign the drug from 5-6 days of ovarian stimulation and continue until the ovulatory dose of HC.

Dissolve it in a special solvent, which is attached to the drug. Before the injection can not be strongly shaken, so as not to form a bubble, enter the entire bottle immediately after preparation, if the medicine contains sediment, non-uniform parts or opaque - it can not be used. Place of injection - subcutaneous fat layer of the anterior abdominal wall around the navel.

Cetrotide - side effects

From local reactions to the drug, itching, redness of the skin at the injection site, swelling of the skin are possible. Common side effects are headaches, nausea, general itching of the skin. Rarely develops such a serious complication as the syndrome of ovarian hyperstimulation , which is characterized by:

Contraindications for the admission of Zetroticida

The main contraindications for taking the drug are acute and chronic renal and hepatic insufficiency, postmenopause, lactation and pregnancy, hypersensitivity to the drug and its components.