Follitropin Beta
Generic Name: Follitropin Beta (fol-li-TROE-pin)
Brand Name: Follistim AQ
Follitropin Beta is used for:
Helping women who ovulate produce multiple eggs when participating in an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) program to become pregnant. It is also used to help induce ovulation in infertile women whose cause of infertility is not related to failure of the ovaries. Follitropin Beta may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Follitropin Beta is a gonadotropin. It works by stimulating the ovaries to produce eggs.
Do NOT use Follitropin Beta if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Follitropin Beta or to streptomycin or neomycin
- you have uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal problems
- you have tumors of the ovaries, breast, or uterus
- you have tumors of the hypothalamus, brain, or pituitary gland
- you are pregnant
- you have heavy or irregular vaginal bleeding of unknown cause
- you have ovarian cysts or enlargement not due to polycystic ovarian syndrome
- you have failure of the ovaries
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Follitropin Beta :
Some medical conditions may interact with Follitropin Beta . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Follitropin Beta . However, no specific interactions with Follitropin Beta are known at this time.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Follitropin Beta may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Follitropin Beta :
Use Follitropin Beta as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Follitropin Beta is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Follitropin Beta at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
- If Follitropin Beta contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
- Use the proper technique taught to you by your doctor. Inject deep under the skin, NOT into muscle. Wipe the injection site with an alcohol swab and then insert the syringe through the skin in the appropriate injection site (usually the upper thigh or buttocks). To be sure that the needle is not in a vein after inserting the needle into the skin, pull back on the plunger of the syringe while holding the syringe in place. If the syringe begins to fill with blood, the needle is in a vein. If this happens, remove the needle from the skin, throw the syringe away, and start the procedure again using new materials (drug, syringes, etc.).
- After giving the injection, cover the injection site with a small bandage, if necessary.
- Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
- If you miss a dose of Follitropin Beta , contact your doctor immediately.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Follitropin Beta .
Important safety information:
- You will need to have a complete gynecological and hormone examination prior to starting therapy with Follitropin Beta . Your partner should be evaluated for fertility potential.
- The use of Follitropin Beta may result in multiple births (eg, twins). Discuss this possibility with your doctor.
- LAB TESTS, including estradiol blood levels or ultrasounds, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Follitropin Beta is not recommended for use in the ELDERLY. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
- Follitropin Beta is not recommended for use in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Follitropin Beta if you are pregnant. If you suspect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. It is unknown if Follitropin Beta is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Follitropin Beta .
Possible side effects of Follitropin Beta :
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:Breast tenderness; dizziness; dry skin; flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches, joint pain, nausea); general body discomfort; headache; stomach discomfort; swelling.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal vaginal bleeding; chest pain; diarrhea; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; indigestion; infrequent urination; nausea; pain or redness at the injection site; severe pelvic pain; sharp pain in the groin or calves; stomach pain or bloating; sudden, severe headache; vomiting; weakness; weight gain.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include nausea; severe headache; severe stomach pain or swelling; shortness of breath; vomiting; weakness; weight gain.
Proper storage of Follitropin Beta :Store Follitropin Beta between 34 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C) until the expiration date or at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) for 3 months or until the expiration date, whichever occurs first. Once the rubber stopper of the cartridge has been pierced by a needle, the product can only be stored for a maximum of 28 days between 36 and 77 degrees F (2 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Follitropin Beta out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Follitropin Beta , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Follitropin Beta is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Follitropin Beta . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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