FOLLITROPIN DELTA

Follitropin delta, a human Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) preparation of recombinant DNA origin, increases the growth of ovarian follicles in women who do not have primary ovarian failure.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose given by your physician is based on your health conditions, other medications or food supplements taken, and your reaction to the treatment. To diminish risks for adverse effects, do not increase your dosage, thus take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, take it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

Uses

Follitropin delta is used in the following conditions:

Ovarian stimulation regimens for assisted reproduction in infertility

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Follitropin delta in people with the following conditions:

Tumor of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovary, breast, or uterus
Ovarian enlargement or cysts not related to polycystic ovarian syndrome
Gynecological hemorrhages of unknown etiology
Malformations of sexual organs or fibroid tumors of uterus incompatible with pregnancy
Primary ovarian failure
Pregnancy
Lactation

Side Effects

Follitropin delta may have the following side effects:

Ovarian enlargement, torsion, or neoplasms (benign and malignant)
Pregnancy loss (by miscarriage or abortion)
Multiple pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy (patient with tubal abnormalities)
Thromboembolic events
Atelectasis
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Exacerbation of asthma
Nausea
Abdominal discomfort
Constipation
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
Mood swings
Pelvic pain or discomfort
Adnexa uteri pain
Breast pain or tenderness

Potentially Fatal:

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more significant than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A severe allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Polycystic ovarian syndrome
History of or current thromboembolic disease
Risk factors for thromboembolic events (personal or family history)
Severe obesity [Body Mass Index greater than 30 kg/m2]
Thrombophilia
History of tubal disease

Prior in taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you have allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions with the drug. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

There are no known interactions for Follitropin delta.

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are possible, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

If an overdose is suspected, call your health care provider immediately.

Available brands:

Gonal-F