Fostimon
Fostimon helps women who do not ovulate or need help ripening multiple eggs for fertility treatments.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Strength
150 IU/ml
Active Ingredient
Urofollitropin
Manufacturer
IBSA Farmaceutici Italia S.r.l
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 75–150 IU once daily; the dose may be adjusted by your doctor.
Method
The medicine is injected under the skin or into a muscle.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 225 IU, but can be up to 450 IU for certain treatments as directed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Abdominal bloating
- •Constipation
- •Pain at the injection site
- •Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)
RARE
- •Overactive thyroid
- •Mood swings
- •Fatigue
- •Dizziness
- •Shortness of breath
- •Nosebleed
- •Nausea, indigestion, abdominal pain
- •Rash, itching
- •Hot flashes
- •Urinary tract infection
- •Breast enlargement, breast pain
- •Difficulty stopping bleeding
Important Warnings
- Do not use Fostimon if you have ovarian tumors or cysts not caused by hormones, or if you have cancer of the ovaries, uterus, or breasts.
- Do not use this medicine if you have a tumor in your pituitary gland or hypothalamus.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to urofollitropin or other ingredients in Fostimon.
- Fostimon can increase the risk of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), where your ovaries swell and you may feel abdominal pain. Contact your doctor immediately if you have these symptoms.
- Fostimon must not be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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- Treatment may increase the risk of having more than one baby (multiple pregnancy) and miscarriage.
- There is a small risk of getting a blood clot (thrombosis), especially if you or your family have had them before. Discuss this with your doctor before starting treatment.