Puregon: Fertility Medication for Assisted Reproduction

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What is Puregon & how does it work?

The name of your medicine is PUREGON. It contains follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in a solution in a cartridge. PUREGON is produced by mammalian cells, which by recombinant DNA technology were changed to carry the genes for human FSH. PUREGON belongs to a group of medicines called “gonadotropins”.

How is Puregon produced?

PUREGON is produced by mammalian cells, which by recombinant DNA technology were changed to carry the genes for human FSH. PUREGON belongs to a group of medicines called “gonadotropins”. • In women, FSH is important for the monthly ripening of the follicle, a tiny cyst in the ovary in which the egg cell develops.

What is Puregon® solution for injection in cartridges?

PUREGON® solution for injection in cartridges has been developed for use with the PUREGON PEN® (a pen-injector) and should be administered subcutaneously. The injection site should be alternated to prevent lipoatrophy.

What does Puregon look like?

What Puregon looks like and contents of the pack Puregon solution for injection (injection) is a clear, colourless liquid. It is supplied in a glass cartridge. It is available in packs of 1 cartridge. Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

What does Puregon contain?

Contents of the pack and other information What Puregon contains Each cartridge contains the active substance follitropin beta, a hormone known as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in a strength of 833 IU/mL aqueous solution. The other ingredients are sucrose, sodium citrate, L-methionine, polysorbate 20 and benzyl alcohol in water for injections.

How is Puregon given?

Puregon is given as a ‘subcutaneous’ injection (under the skin) or into a muscle. The powder should be mixed with the solvent provided just before use. The patient or their partner may carry out the injections. Puregon should only be administered by people who have been trained by the doctor and have access to expert advice.

What Is Puregon

1. https://www.drugs.com/uk/puregon.html
2. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/puregon
3. https://patient-info.co.uk/puregon-70159/patient-leaflet
4. https://www.organon.com/canada-en/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/05/PUREGON-CI_E.pdf
5. https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/14/6/1409/2919242
6. https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/during-pregnancy/a7430/puregon-follitropin-beta/

Puregon Information

1. https://medbroadcast.com/drug/getdrug/puregon
2. https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/Consumers/CMI/p/puregon.pdf