Gonadotropin
Overview
Gonadotropin is a hormone. Gonadotropin is used in the treatment of infertility in men and women. It stimulates the ovaries and the testes. Gonadotropin is used in males to stimulate testicular descent or testicular growth and development. In females, Gonadotropin is used in combination with other drugs to induce ovulation. It is a hormone produced by placenta & abtained from the urine of pregnant women.
Categories
- 18 Hormones and other endocrine drugs and contraceptives
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Gonadotropin was found.
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Gonadotropin's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 5000 to 10000 IU | 7500 (7500) | As recommended. | IM | |
| 2.5 to 5 ug/ kg.min | 3.8 (3.75) | As recommended. | IV Inf | Initially, As Required |
| 20 to 50 ug/ kg.min | 35 (35) | As recommended. | IV Inf | Maintenance, increased gradually, As Required |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| | | | Not Recommended in this Age Group |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| | | | Not recommended in this age group |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Gonadotropin
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