Cetrorelix Acetate
Cetrorelix Acetate is a synthetic decapeptide that functions as a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist. It is primarily used in assisted reproductive technology to prevent premature ovulation in women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilization. By suppressing luteinizing hormone surges, it allows for optimal timing of egg retrieval.
Cetrorelix Acetate is a GnRH antagonist used to prevent premature ovulation during fertility treatments.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 259338
- Generic
- Cetrorelix Acetate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Prevents premature luteinizing hormone surges in women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation for assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).
Acts as a competitive antagonist at pituitary GnRH receptors, blocking the action of endogenous GnRH and thereby suppressing the secretion of gonadotropins (FSH and LH) in a dose-dependent manner.
Administered by subcutaneous injection. Should be used only under supervision of a specialist in reproductive medicine. Common side effects may include local injection site reactions and mild nausea. Not indicated for pregnancy or use in those with known hypersensitivity to the drug.
Official drug label
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