Orgalutran .25 mg is an injection
The active ingredient in this medication is Ganirelix. Orgalutran .25 mg ivf fertility is a man-made protein that inhibits the actions of the naturally-occurring hormone gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
Orgalutran .25 mg is used along with other medications to regulate hormone response in the treatment of infertility in women.
Orgalutran .25 mg - What's Included
The package from IVFPharmacy contains 1 vial of pre-mixed Orgalutran .25 mg. It is ready to inject, no extra syringes are necessary.
The Difference Between US and European Orgalutran .25 mg ivf fertility
Orgalutran .25 mg (sold under the brand Orgalutran) on LIVE IVF is made by Organon Pharmaceuticals. It is a brand medication, not generic. The drug composition is exactly the same as Orgalutran .25 mg in the US but the packaging may vary slightly.
Here's how:
US packaging:
This medication is sold under the brand Antagon in the US and is sold as a 0.25mg pre-filled syringe.
European packaging:
This ivf fertility medication is called Orgalutran in Europe. The name is different but it is manufactured by the same company as in the US.
Orgalutran .25 mg Uses & Indications:
Orgalutran .25 mg (Orgalutran) is used as an adjunct therapy for some fertility problems in women. It is normally used alongside the hormone treatments for FSH and hCG as part of an IVF drugs program. The active ingredient Orgalutran .25 mg works by blocking the release of the luteinizing hormone so ovulation is delayed and the chance of producing fertile eggs is increased.
Orgalutran .25 mg Side Effects:
Common Orgalutran .25 mg side effects include: Redness/pain at the injection site, headache, mild nausea/stomach pain, and tiredness may occur.
Serious Orgalutran .25 mg side effects that require urgent medical attention include: Unusual vaginal bleeding and Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) can cause fluid build up in the stomach, chest, and heart area. Symptoms of OHSS include severe pain/swelling in the pelvic region, severe nausea/vomiting, sudden/rapid weight gain, or change in the amount of urine. If you develop a rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness or have trouble breathing it might be caused by a severe allergic reaction, seek urgent medical attention.
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