Menopur

Menopur is a medicine containing two hormones (FSH and LH) used to help women who cannot get pregnant or who are undergoing fertility treatments.

Form
injektiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, liuosta varten
Strength
75 IU
Active Ingredient
Menotropine
Manufacturer
Ferring Lääkkeet Oy

How to Use

Dosage

Typically 75 to 225 IU (1 to 3 vials) daily, as directed by your doctor.

Method

It is given as an injection under the skin or into a muscle, after mixing the powder with a liquid. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.

Important

The maximum daily dose is 450 IU (6 vials).

Possible Side Effects

COMMON
  • •Stomach pain
  • •Headache
  • •Nausea
  • •Abdominal swelling
  • •Pelvic pain
  • •Mild ovarian overstimulation
  • •Injection site reactions (pain, redness, bruising, swelling, itching)
RARE
  • •Vomiting
  • •Abdominal discomfort
  • •Diarrhea
  • •Fatigue
  • •Dizziness
  • •Ovarian cysts
  • •Breast problems (pain, tenderness, swelling)
  • •Hot flashes
  • •Acne
  • •Rash
  • •Blood clots
  • •Ovarian twisting (torsion)

Important Warnings

  • Do not use if you are allergic to menotropin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
  • Do not use if you have tumors in the uterus, ovaries, breasts, or brain.
  • Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you get severe stomach pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight gain, trouble breathing, or less urination, as these can be signs of a serious condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).