Recagon 50iu Injection

Recagon Injection is used to treat infertility in women who are not ovulating (producing an egg) properly, male infertility (men with low sperm count). It contains follitropin alfa as its active ingredient. Follitropin alfa is a type of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) that belongs to a class of hormones called ‘gonadotropins’ that are involved in reproduction and fertility.

Recagon 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 Recagon Injection.

Dosage

Overdose

The doctor and nurse usually give this Recagon Injection the chances of overdose are less because the treatment and the dose will be specific to the patient. However, in case of any discomfort after or during the treatment with this medicine, it should be informed immediately to the doctor.

Missed a Dose

The doctor or nurse usually gives Recagon Injection in the hospital or a clinic. Therefore, the chances of missing a dose are less. However, if you feel that a dose has been missed, then please inform your doctor and nurse.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

In women, it acts by developing and ripening several follicles (containing an egg) and inducing the ovulation procedure (releasing an egg from the ovary). In men, it acts by increasing the testosterone level in men.

Directions for Use

• Recagon 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.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Recagon 50iu Injection during pregnancy?

Recagon Injection is not recommended to be used during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Recagon 50iu Injection while breastfeeding?

It is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Recagon 50iu Injection?

It is not expected that Recagon Injection will affect your ability to drive, but if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert, then avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Recagon 50iu Injection?

There is limited information about the effects of Recagon Injection on alcohol, but avoid taking alcohol in excessive amounts.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a history or currently have any kind of blood-related disorder.
• You experience leg pain, stomach pain, skin sensitivity such as blistering on the skin on exposure to the sun. The doctor might immediately stop the treatment.
• You may develop the risk of Ovarian Hyper-Stimulation Syndrome (OHSS). The symptoms may include lower abdominal pain, breathing difficulty, rapid weight gain, nausea etc. If you experience any of such symptoms talk to your doctor it may require discontinuation of treatment.
• You may have a higher risk of being pregnant with more than one child at the same
• time (multiple pregnancies).
• This medicine can make you more prone to miscarriage than average women.
• You have a history of blood clotting-related problems or heart stroke. It can make you more likely to have such a problem during the treatment.
• You have damaged testicles due to too much FSH in your blood. This medicine might not be effective in such medical conditions. However, if the doctor prescribes then you need to monitor semen analysis for 5 to 6 months after starting treatment.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Follicle Stimulating Hormone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have tumor in brain.
• If you have any kind of problems related to reproductive organs such as early menopause, cyst in ovaries, cancer in the womb, breast, damaged testicles etc.

Side effects

• Pain, irritation, swelling, redness at site of injection
• Headache
• Ovarian cysts
• Stomach ache
• Nausea
• Stomach painn
• Diarrhoea

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Recagon Injection may interact with other medicines and 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.
• Other medicines which reduce your sex hormone levels and stop you from ovulating. In such condition you need higher dose of Recagon Injection.

Storage and disposal

• Store this injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the use of Recagon Injection?

It is used to treat infertility in women who are not ovulating (producing an egg) properly by releasing the eggs from the ovary and male infertility by increasing the testosterone level in men.

Can Recagon Injection be used for males?

Yes, Recagon Injection can be used in males. This injection helps certain boys in normal sexual development and is also used to increase sperm count by increasing the testosterone level in men.

What is the work of Recagon Injection?

In women, it acts by developing and ripening several follicles (containing an egg) and inducing the ovulation procedure (releasing an egg from the ovary). In men, it acts by increasing the testosterone level in men.

Is it safe for pregnant women?

No, it is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Does it cause multiple pregnancies?

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