Pregnyl Injection 5000IU

Product Description

Product Name: Pregnyl Injection 5000IU

Product Form: Injection

Pack Size: 1's

Manufactured By: Organon

Used For:

1. Fertility Treatments:
   • Triggers ovulation in women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (e.g., IVF).
   • Treats ovulatory dysfunction or anovulation.
2. Male Hypogonadism:
   • Stimulates testosterone production in men with low testosterone levels.
   • Promotes spermatogenesis.
3. Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testes):
   • Used in boys to stimulate testicular descent when surgery is not immediately required.
4. Performance Testing in Sports:
   • Detection of hCG in males may indicate anabolic steroid abuse.

Side Effects:

1. Common Side Effects:
   • Pain or swelling at the injection site.
   • Headache or fatigue.
   • Mood swings.
2. Serious Side Effects:
   • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS):
     • Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, rapid weight gain, or shortness of breath.
   • Allergic reactions (rash, difficulty breathing).
   • Multiple pregnancies (e.g., twins, triplets) in fertility treatments.
   • Blood clots or thromboembolism.

Precautions:

1. Pregnancy Category X:
   • Not to be used in pregnant women except under specific medical guidance.
2. Allergies:
   • Contraindicated in individuals allergic to hCG or its components.
3. Risk of OHSS:
   • Close monitoring in women undergoing fertility treatments.
4. Pre-existing Conditions:
   • Use cautiously in individuals with epilepsy, asthma, migraines, or heart/kidney disease.
5. Cancer Warning:
   • Avoid in patients with hormone-sensitive cancers (e.g., prostate or breast cancer).
6. Self-Administration:
   • Should only be injected under the guidance of a healthcare provider.