Pregnyl (Injection)
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Hives as a reaction to Pregnyl
Is it possible to have an allergic reaction (swelling, burning, redness in hands, hives)to Pregnyl three weeks after using it? Or would these symptoms come immediately after the injection?
by Anna Dimitri in Athens, Greece, 09/06/2010
Pregnyl injection:
Please i took pregnyl injection by 5pm and my doctor advised that My husband should have sex with me the following morning, which he - my husband failed to do but rather we had sex in the night. Will the injection still work for me? And if no, should ...
by Juliet in West Africa - Nigeria, 08/06/2010
pregnyl injections
How long does it take for pregnyl to take effect on the body? regards Simon.
by simon culley in London,UK, 01/25/2008
Using pregnyl after menopur
Hello, I am 32 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS, I am on my 3rd course of Menopur to which this is my 2nd time of ovulating. Ist time i released one egg. This time i have released 3 eggs, one of which is of a good size. Is it normal to have breas...
by Elaine Atkins in UK, 03/25/2006
is Pregnyl injection is given at the time of pregnancy?
I am two months pregnant.I have been given this injection5000 twice a week (monday and friday). Kindly provide me the details why this injection and for what reason i am given this.while studying i came to know that injection isnt given to pregnant wo...
by sharon in india, 12/04/2005
Pregnyl (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information
Pregnyl (Injection)
Pregnyl (Injection) Medication Classification
CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (Injection)
Pregnyl (Injection) Brandname
Novarel, Chorex, Profasi, Pregnyl
Pregnyl (Injection) is used for the Treatment
Chorionic Gonadotropin (kore-ee-ON-ik goe-NAD-oh-troe-pin) Treats a condition where the testes (testicles) do not develop properly in boys. Also treats low hormone levels in men. Used as a part of infertility treatment to make a woman's ovary release an egg (ovulation). Sometimes called HCG.
When To Not Use Pregnyl (Injection)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), or if you have prostate cancer or similar kinds of cancer. A boy who has started puberty too soon (generally before age 9) should not use this medicine. You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant.
How Should You Use Pregnyl (Injection)
Injectable
- Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
- A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
- You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine. If a dose is missed:
- Call your doctor, pharmacist, or treatment clinic for instructions.
Proper Pregnyl (Injection) Storage
Store Pregnyl (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Pregnyl (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Pregnyl (Injection)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.Pregnyl (Injection) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have heart disease, kidney disease, epilepsy (seizures), migraine headaches, or asthma.
- For women: This medicine may cause more than one egg at a time to be released from your ovary. This means you may become pregnant with twins, triplets, or multiple babies. Talk with your doctor about this possibility before you start using this medicine.
- The medicine may cause a boy to start puberty too soon. Call your doctor if your child starts to show signs of puberty while using this medicine. Some signs are acne, voice changes, getting taller too fast, or starting to grow hair in the armpit or on the face.
- Profasi® contains benzyl alcohol. Tell your doctor if you have ever used benzyl alcohol before and it made you sick.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests.
Pregnyl (Injection) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Chest pain, or coughing up blood
- Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body
- Pain in your lower leg (calf)
- Severe nausea, vomiting, or pain in your pelvis (in women)
- Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
- Sudden weight gain or bloating (in women) If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Feeling nervous, restless, or sad
- Headache
- Pain where the shot is given
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
- Tiredness
