Menotrophin
Menotrophin Information

About Menotrophin

Menotrophin contains follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and lutenizing hormone (LH) glycoproteins of pituitary origin in a 1:1 ratio. it is prepared from the urine of the postmenopausal women. it is administered intramuscularly. It is used to stimulate ovulation.

Indications

Menotrophin is primarily indicated in conditions like Cryptorchidism (undescended testes), Follicular growth stimulation, Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, Male infertility, Superovulation.

Contraindication

Menotrophin is contraindicated in conditions like Testicular tumors,Ovarian dysgenesis,Premature menopause,Tubal disease,Testicular failure,Pituitary tumor.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Menotrophin, which give rise to further complications include Pulmonary edema, Gynacomastia, Thromboembolism.Menotrophin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). which are responsible for the discontinuation of Menotrophin therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Menotrophin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Tiredness, Headache, Fever, Abdominal pain, Weight gain, Fluid retention, Mood swings, Joint pain.

Warnings

Menotrophin should not be given to the pregnant women and use cautiously in the breast-feeding women.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.