Menotropins : Before Using - Humegon, Pergonal, human menopausal gonadotropins

Menotropins - Systemic

Brand Names

Humegon, Pergonal, human menopausal gonadotropins - hMG, human gonadotropins, menotrophin Menotropins *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of receiving the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For menotropins, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to menotropins. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

If you become pregnant as a result of using this drug, there is an increased risk of a multiple pregnancy.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of menotropins. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Cyst on ovary Menotropins can cause further growth of cysts on the ovary

Unusual vaginal bleeding Some irregular vaginal bleeding is a sign that the endometrium is growing too rapidly, possibly of endometrial cancer, or some hormone imbalances; the increases in estrogen production causing by menotropins can make these problems worse. If a hormonal imbalance is present, it must be treated before beginning menotropins therapy