Ganirelix Orifarm
Ganirelix Orifarm is a medicine used in fertility treatments to prevent eggs from being released too early.
Form
injektioneste, liuos, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
0.25 mg / 0.5 ml
Active Ingredient
Ganirelix acetate
Manufacturer
Orifarm Generics A/S
How to Use
Dosage
One pre-filled syringe (0.25 mg) once daily. Your doctor will tell you when to start, usually on day 5 or 6 of your treatment cycle.
Method
Inject the medicine slowly under the skin, usually in your thigh. Pinch your skin to make a fold, then put the needle into the fold at a 45-degree angle.
Important
The maximum daily dose is one pre-filled syringe (0.25 mg). Do not take more than this each day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Redness or swelling where you injected the medicine, usually gone within 4 hours.
RARE
- •Headache.
- •Feeling sick (nausea).
- •Feeling generally unwell or vomiting.
- •Skin rash.
- •Swelling of the face.
- •Trouble breathing.
- •Hives (itchy red welts on the skin).
- •Stomach pain.
- •Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), which means your ovaries overreact to the fertility medicines.
- •Ectopic pregnancy (when the embryo grows outside the womb).
- •Miscarriage.
- •Existing eczema getting worse.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ganirelix, GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone), or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have moderate to severe kidney or liver disease.
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you have a serious allergic reaction (like hives, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or trouble breathing or swallowing), stop using the medicine and get medical help right away.
- Be aware of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), which can happen during fertility treatment. Your doctor will monitor you for this.
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- Fertility treatments, including this medicine, may slightly increase the risk of birth defects or ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the womb), especially if your fallopian tubes are damaged.
- Tell your doctor if you weigh less than 50 kg or more than 90 kg, as the effects have not been fully studied for these weight groups.