Urofollitropin
Urofollitropin is a follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) used to treat infertility in women. It stimulates ovarian follicle development and is commonly used for ovulation induction in anovulatory women and for controlled ovarian stimulation in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). The medication is derived from purified human urine and requires close medical supervision during treatment.
Urofollitropin is an FSH hormone injection used to stimulate ovarian follicle growth for fertility treatment.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- G03GA04
- RxNorm
- 134404
- Generic
- Urofollitropin
- Class
- atc-g03
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of anovulatory infertility in women who have not responded to clomiphene citrate, and controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproductive technologies including IVF and intrauterine insemination.
Acts as a direct agonist at FSH receptors on granulosa cells in the ovaries, stimulating follicular growth and development. This leads to maturation of ovarian follicles and increased estrogen production.
Should only be administered under supervision of specialists in reproductive medicine. Requires regular monitoring via ultrasound and hormone levels to adjust dosing. Risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and multiple pregnancies. Contraindicated in primary ovarian failure, pregnancy, and certain hormone-sensitive conditions.
Official drug label
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