Follitropin Beta

Drug #1126

Follitropin Beta is a hormone. Follitropin Beta is used in the treatment of female infertility due to anovulation in females not responded to therapy with clomiphene.

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Primary Characteristics

It belongs to Glycoprotein.

It is classified in Gonadotropin, Ovulation Stimulator pharmacological group. It is also classified under Sex Hormones .

Solubility in Water: Soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Follitropin Beta.

Pharmacokinetics

Distribution: Follitropin Beta has a volume of distribution is 101. plasma protein binding is 0.6/h.

Elimination: plasma half-life is 2 hr.

Indications

Follitropin Beta is primarily indicated in conditions like Infertility.

Contraindications

Follitropin Beta is contraindicated in conditions like Vaginal bleeding, Ovarian failure, Breast tumour, Uterine tumour, Pituitary tumor.

Dosage

Follitropin Beta's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
1.071 IU/kg	1.071 IU/kg	Every 24h	IM	-
1.071 IU/kg	1.071 IU/kg	Every 24h	SC	-
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0 – 0	—	—	—	Not Recommended in this Age Group
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0 – 0	—	—		Not recommended in this age group

Drug Interactions

Unknown1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Follitropin Beta is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Bruising, Itching, Pain , Redness, SweatingX.

Warnings / Precautions

It should be used with extreme caution as high concentration may cause irritation and rashes. Should be kept away from eyes and other organs, may cause hyperepitheliasation.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Follitropin Beta should be stored Inj.

Drug Classification

1.18.6 — Ovulation stimulants