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Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection

Manufacturer :  Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection

Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection contains 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.

Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection is directly injected under the skin or into a muscle. You should avoid using Hucog - 5000 Hp 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 Hucog - 5000 Hp 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 Hucog - 5000 Hp 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.

    What are the uses of Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection

    • Female Infertility

    • Male Infertility

    • Cryptorchidism

    What are the contraindications of Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection ?

    What are the side effects of Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection ?

    • Bloating

    • Pelvic Pain

    • Nausea Or Vomiting

    • Rapid Weight Gain

    • Allergic Skin Reaction

    • Irritability

    • Enlargement Of Breasts

    • Headache

    • Injection Site Pain

    • Sleeplessness

    Key highlights of Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection

    • How long is the duration of effect?

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

    • What is the onset of action?

      This injection is absorbed quickly by gastrointestinal tract within a few minutes of oral consumption. The effect is subject to vary depending on the route of administration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Use of this injection in pregnant women is not recommended.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This injection should not be consumed by breastfeeding mothers as there is a higher risk of side-effects on the infant. You are suggested to consult your doctor to discuss the potential benefits and risks before taking this medicine.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Hucog - 5000 Hp 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.

    What are the substitutes for Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Missed Dose instructions

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

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

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

    How does this medication work?

    It stimulates 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).

      What are the interactions of Hucog - 5000 Hp 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 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

        Do not take this injection in combination with Ganirelix.

      FAQs about Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection

      • Ques : What is hucog 5000 hp injection?

        Ans : This 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. It works by stimulating the release of the egg during ovulation.

      • Ques : What are the uses of hucog 5000 hp injection?

        Ans : This injection is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like fertility problems and normal dropping of the testicles. Besides these, it can also be used to treat conditions like female infertility, male infertility, and cryptorchidism.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of hucog 5000 hp injection?

        Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this injection. These include a headache, feeling restless or irritable, mild swelling, breast tenderness or swelling and pain.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal hucog 5000 hp injection?

        Ans : This injection should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of Hucog injection.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection before I see improvement of my conditions?

        Ans : This injection takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

      • Ques : What are the contraindications to Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection?

        Ans : Contraindication to hucog. In addition, this injection should not be used if you have the following conditions such as allergic reactions, precocious puberty, prostate cancer, etc.

      • Ques : Is Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection safe to use when pregnant?

        Ans : This injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

      • Ques : Will Hucog - 5000 Hp Injection be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

        Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this injection can lead to increased chances of side effects such as cephalalgia, headache, mood swings, hypersensitivity reactions, ringing or buzzing in the ears, etc.

      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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