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Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection

Manufacturer :  Alembic Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection

Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection is a hormone that helps the egg in a woman’s ovary to develop normally. It stimulates the release of an egg during ovulation, treats infertility in women, pituitary gland disorder in young boys, undeveloped sexual traits in girls, and increases sperm count in men.

Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection is directly injected under the skin or into a muscle. You should avoid using Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection if you are allergic towards it, if you are pregnant, if you have early puberty or hormone-related cancer. Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine.

Before starting the medication, inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions :

  • Thyroid or adrenal gland disorder
  • An ovarian cyst
  • Premature puberty
  • Cancer or tumour of breast, uterus, ovary, hypothalamus, prostate or pituitary gland.
  • Undiagnosed uterine bleeding
  • Heart or kidney disease
  • Epilepsy, migraines or asthma

A few side effects of using Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection is severe pelvic pain, swelling of hands and legs, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, weight gain, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting and urinating less than normal. Less serious side effects include headache, feeling restless and irritable, water weight gain, depression, breast swelling, and mild pain on site of injection.

Inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking to ensure the use of Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection is safe for you. It includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal remedies, vitamins and other dietary supplements. The dose of injection you receive would depend upon your gender and the condition being treated as per the prescription of your doctor.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Obstetrician before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection

    • Female Infertility

      This medicine is used to treat infertility in women who have not undergone menopause but are unable to conceive due to hormonal imbalances in the body.

    • Male Infertility

      This medicine is used to treat male infertility caused due to lack of specific hormonal secretion deficit in the body.

    • Cryptorchidism

      This medicine is used to treat a condition in male children where the one of both the testes is not descended into the scrotal sac.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Obstetrician before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Obstetrician before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection ?

    • Bloating

    • Stomach Pain

    • Pelvic Pain

    • Nausea Or Vomiting

    • Rapid Weight Gain

    • Allergic Skin Reaction

    • Irritability

    • Enlargement Of Breasts

    • Headache

    • Injection Site Pain

    • Sleeplessness

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Obstetrician before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The duration for which this medicine remains active in the body is 10-24 hours.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect of this medicine is cumulative and the onset time can vary depending upon the intended use. The peak concentration in the body is achieved after 6 hours of intramuscular injection.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Use of this medicine by women who are breastfeeding is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Special precautions should be taken while taking this medicine and breastfeeding should be discontinued during the course of treatment. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks and benefits before deciding to take this medicine.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      This medicine does not usually affect the patients ability to drive.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Limited information is available regarding its use in patients with kidney disease. Kindly consul your doctor before taking it.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Limited information is available regarding its use in patients with liver disease. Kindly consul your doctor before taking it.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Obstetrician before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Obstetrician before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Missed Dose instructions

      Contact your doctor further instructions if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Obstetrician before using this medicine.

    Where is the Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection approved?

    • India

    • United States

    • Japan

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Obstetrician before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine works by stimulating the ovaries to produce progesterone and promotes ovulation in women who are in the reproductive age group. In men, this medicine acts by stimulating cells in the testicles to produce androgens (testosterone and other male hormones).

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Obstetrician before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Alcohol

        Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
      • Interaction with Lab Test

        Radioimmunoassay for gonadotropins

        Report the use of this medicine to the doctor before undergoing this test to determine the levels of gonadotropins especially Luteinizing hormone. Use of this medicine can interfere with the test resullts.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        Ganirelix

        Report the use of ganirelix before receiving this medicine as the risk of decreased efficacy is fairly high. You may need dose adjustment and certain tests to determine if these medicines can be used safely. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.
      • Interaction with Food

        Food

        Information not available.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Information not available.

      FAQs about Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection

      • Ques : What is Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection?

        Ans : Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a salt which performs its action by controlling the release of eggs from the ovary. In males, it works by controlling production of the male hormone, testosterone which helps in the treatment of delayed puberty, and improves low sperm count. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is used to treat conditions such as One or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone deficiency, and Induction of ovulation.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection?

        Ans : Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a salt, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as One or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone deficiency, and Induction of ovulation. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Human Chorionic Gonadotropin to avoid undesirable effects.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection?

        Ans : Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a salt which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin which are as follows: Headache, Injection site pain, Irritability, Restlessness, Fatigue, and Depression. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection?

        Ans : Ovigyn 10000 IU Injection should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

      References

      • Human chorionic ganodotropin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 1 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/human%20chorionic%20gonadotropin

      • Human chorionic ganodotropin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 1 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09126

      • HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 1 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=HUMAN+CHORIONIC+GONADOTROPIN

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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