Fostine 150iu Injection
Fostine 150 IU Description
Fostine Injection is used to treat infertility in women who are not ovulating (producing an egg) properly and male infertility (men with low sperm count). It contains human menopausal gonadotropin or
hMG (also called Menotropin ) as its active ingredient, which belongs to a class of medications known as a sex hormone. Fostine Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Avoid self-injecting this medicine. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting treatment with Fostine Injection.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹1249.60 |
You Save | ₹170.40 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Human Menopausal Gonadotrophin(150.0 Iu) |
Uses | Infertility in male & female |
Side effects | Pain at the injection site, headache, stomach cramps |
Therapy | DRUGS FOR FEMALE INFERTILITY |
Uses of Fostine 150 IU
- It helps women in treating infertility (unable to get pregnant).
- It also helps in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment or other types of assisted conception.
- It is also used in men to increase sperm count.
Contraindications of Fostine 150 IU
- If you are allergic to human chorionic gonadotropin or any of the other ingredients of Fostine Injection.
- If you have a tumor of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland (in the brain).
- If you have a cyst in the ovaries.
- If you have vaginal bleeding due to an unknown reason.
- If you have womb cancer.
- If you have a cyst in the ovaries.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you are having early menopause.
- If your womb has been removed.
- If you have any problems associated with reproductive organs.
Side effects of Fostine 150 IU
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Pain and reaction at the injection site
- Headache
- Stomach cramps
Precautions and Warnings of Fostine 150 IU
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience symptoms like pain and swelling in the stomach, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in breathing, producing less urine etc. It can be a sign of a high level of activity in ovaries and it can be severe. In such situation, you should immediately receive treatment in hospital....
- You experience any kind of such symptoms even after stopping the treatment with Fostine Injection.
- You observe weight gain during the treatment.
- You are overweight, have any kind of blood disorder or have a family history with blood clotting disease, which can increase the risk of blood clot formation inside the blood vessels in pregnant women....
- During the treatment with Fostine Injection or such hormonal medicine, you may be at the risk of multiple pregnancies (pregnant with more than one child), ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside of the womb), or miscarriage....
- Regular check on dose and symptoms helps in reducing the risk of getting these symptoms.
- The doctor might suggest ultrasounds and blood tests to monitor your response to treatment.
Mode of Action of Fostine 150 IU
How Does It Work?
- In females, it works by facilitating the production and maturation of follicles (which contain eggs) in the ovaries or induce ovulation (egg production) in a woman.
- In males, it works by works by increasing male hormone production (testosterone), which helps in treating conditions like low sperm count.
Directions for Use of Fostine 150 IU
- Fostine Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection.
- Do not self-inject this medicine.
- Follow the instructions suggested by your doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.
Interactions of Fostine 150 IU
Interactions with other medicines
- Fostine Injection may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled....
- Especially if you are taking any other medicines used in the treatment of female infertility such as clomiphene citrate, as it may increase the effect on ovaries.
Storage and disposal of Fostine 150 IU
- Store this injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage of Fostine 150 IU
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Nancy Dixit
B. Pharm, M. Pharm
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the use of Fostine Injection?
Q: Can Fostine Injection be used for males?
Q: What is the work of Fostine Injection?
- Fostine Injection is similar to a hormone that is naturally found in your body called gonadotropin, which helps in reproduction and fertility. In females, it works by facilitating the production and maturation of follicles (which contain eggs) in the ovaries or inducing ovulation (egg production) in a woman....
- In males, it works by works by increasing male hormone production (testosterone), which helps in treating conditions like low sperm count.
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