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).