Urofollitrophin
Urofollitrophin Information

About Urofollitrophin

Urofollitrophin is a follicle-stimulating hormone, extracted from human post-menopausal urine. It stimulates the ovulation in female and spermatogenesis in male.

Indications

Urofollitrophin is primarily indicated in conditions like Induction of ovulation, Polycystic ovary syndrome.

Contraindication

Urofollitrophin is contraindicated in conditions like Ovarian failure,Ovarian dysgenesis,Ovarian cysts.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Urofollitrophin, which give rise to further complications include Hyperstimulation syndrome.Urofollitrophin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Electrolyte and volume depletion, Oliguria, Ovarian enlargement, Ascites, Pleural effusion, Abdominal distention. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Urofollitrophin therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Urofollitrophin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Rashes, Urticaria, Hair loss, Dry skin, Breast tenderness, GI disturbance.

Warnings

It should only be used by physicians who are thoroughly familiar with infertility problems and their managments. It's use require appropriate monitoring facilitate.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, Geriatrics, 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.