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Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection

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Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection is a product of Organon (India) Ltd
Composition: Ganirelix (0.25mg)

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    All Details About Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection

    Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection

    Description:

    Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine. It is used in the treatment of infertility in females. It restricts eggs to release directly and prevents premature ovulation.

    Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection is injecting directly into the skin under the supervision of a doctor. Do not self administer the injection. Your doctor or nurse may help you to know the best way to inject the medicine at home. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

    The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction (redness, itching, and irritation), vaginal bleeding, and nausea. To overcome irritation at the injection site, use a different injection site every day to inject the medicine. If you experience dizziness, faint, abdominal pain, and vomiting after getting the injection, inform your doctor immediately.

    Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease or if you are breastfeeding to a baby. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

    Uses:

    Directions For Use:

    Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

    Side Effects:

    Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

    Ordinary side effects of Orgalutran

    • Injection site reaction
    • Headache
    • Nausea
    • Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
    • Abdominal pain
    • Vaginal bleeding

    Warning & Precautions:

    Alcohol
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
    Pregnancy
    UNSAFE
    Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
    Breast feeding
    UNSAFE
    Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
    Driving
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    It is not known whether Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
    Kidney
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    There is limited data available on the use of Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
    Employ of Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection is not advised in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease patients.
    Liver
    CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
    There is limited data available on the use of Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection in patients with liver disease.
    Employ of Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection is not advised in patients with moderate to severe liver disease patients.

    FAQs:

    What is Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection and what it is used for?

    Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection is an injectable preparation, which contains the active substance Ganirelix. It is used in women undergoing certain fertility treatments. It acts by blocking the release of luteinizing hormone (LH), thus preventing the early release of eggs and giving them the time to grow properly.

    How and in what dose can it be used?

    It is given as an injection, only at a hospital or clinic by a medical healthcare professional. The patient may be monitored regularly for the follicular development. The treatment duration depends on the ovarian response of the patient.

    Does Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection stop follicle growth?

    No, Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection does not slow or stop follicle growth

    Does Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection stop/ prevent ovulation?

    No, Orgalutran 0.25mg Injection does not stop or prevent ovulation. It reduces luteinizing hormone (LH) surge in women suffering from premature ovulation or undergoing a controlled ovarian stimulation for assisted reproduction technique (like IVF).

    What are the possible side effects associated with it?

    The most common side effect is local site reaction (redness of skin with or without swelling). You may also experience headache or nausea. However, these effects are temporary. If these persist consult your doctor. In addition, conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and multiple births or birth defect may also be associated with the use of this medicine.

    Written by:
    Dr. Lokanish
    M.B.B.S.

    Reviewed by:
    Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
    M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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