Choriogonadotropin Alfa
Ovidrel is a brand-name fertility medication containing choriogonadotropin alfa, a recombinant form of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). It is used to trigger ovulation in women undergoing fertility treatments and is an important component of assisted reproductive technologies. The medication is administered as a subcutaneous injection and works by mimicking the natural hormone that stimulates the final maturation and release of eggs from the ovaries.
Ovidrel is a fertility hormone injection used to trigger ovulation in women undergoing fertility treatments.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 284818
- Generic
- Ovidrel
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Ovidrel is primarily used in women to trigger ovulation during fertility treatments, particularly in conjunction with assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intrauterine insemination (IUI). It may also be used in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation protocols.
Ovidrel contains choriogonadotropin alfa, a recombinant form of hCG that mimics the naturally occurring hormone. It binds to LH receptors in the ovaries, stimulating the final maturation of follicles and triggering the release of a mature egg (ovulation) approximately 36 hours after administration.
Ovidrel is a prescription-only medication administered as a subcutaneous injection. It should only be used under the supervision of a fertility specialist. Common side effects may include injection site reactions, abdominal discomfort, and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) in some patients. Women with known allergies to hCG or who have certain medical conditions should not use this medication.
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