Fertinex: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects

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What is Fertinex TM?

Fertinex TM (urofollitropin for injection, purified) is a preparation of highly purified Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) extracted from the urine of post-menopausal women. Purification is by immunoaffinity chromatography using murine monoclonal antibody to human FSH.

What is Fertinex TM (Urofollitropin) and hCG used for?

Fertinex TM (urofollitropin for injection, purified) and hCG given in a sequential manner are indicated for the stimulation of follicular recruitment and development and the induction of ovulation in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility, who have failed to respond or conceive following adequate clomiphene citrate therapy.

Is Fertinex (Urofollitropin) TM a safe follicle stimulating hormone?

The purpose of the study was to demonstrate that Fertinex (urofollitropin) TM a highly purified follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) administered subcutaneously, is clinically not different in terms of safety and efficacy from urofollitropin administered intramuscularly.

Is fertiniex discontinued?

Fertinex and hCG may also be used to stimulate the development of multiple follicles in ovulatory patients undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) such as in vitro fertilization. The brand name Fertinex is discontinued, but generic versions may be available. What Are Side Effects of Fertiniex?

Does Fertinex (Urofollitropin) TM work during pregnancy?

There are limited human data on the effects of Fertinex (urofollitropin) TM when administered during pregnancy. Fertinex TM (urofollitropin for injection, purified) stimulates ovarian follicular growth in women who do not have primary ovarian failure.

Does Fertinex TM stimulate ovarian follicular growth?

Fertinex TM (urofollitropin for injection, purified) stimulates ovarian follicular growth in women who do not have primary ovarian failure. FSH, the active component of Fertinex (urofollitropin) TM is the primary hormone responsible for follicular recruitment and development.

What Is Fertinex

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Fertinex Information

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2. https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Fertinex/