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Bravelle
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Common Uses: This medicine
is a gonadotropin given as an injection for a number of days prior to an
injection of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) to treat female infertility.
Chemical Name: UROFOLLITROPIN (yoor-oh-fol-li-TROE-pin)
Common uses: This medicine is a gonadotropin given as an
injection for a number of days prior to an injection of human chorionic
gonadotropin (HCG) to treat female infertility.
Before using: INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of
any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Directions: This medicine is given as an injection. IF
YOU ARE USING THIS MEDICINE AT HOME, a healthcare professional will show
you how to administer this medicine. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist
any questions that you may have about this medicine or giving injections.
TO USE THIS MEDICINE, first break open the diluent ampule by snapping it
at the neck, keeping the dot on the ampule facing away from you. When breaking
open ampules, you may use gauze, paper towels, or tissues to protect your
fingers. Draw up the recommended amount of diluent into a syringe, then
break open the ampule containing the powder (using the same technique as
above), and add the diluent to the powder by slowly pushing in the plunger
of the syringe. Gently roll the ampule between your fingers but do not shake.
The solution should be clear and should be free of particles. Draw up the
solution for injection. The ampule can be held at an angle or turned upside
down to remove all the solution. Use a different syringe for this or switch
needles just prior to injection. Needles with a higher gauge (25G and higher)
are smaller and are more comfortable to the patient. Be sure all air bubbles
are tapped out of the syringe. Wipe the injection site with an alcohol swab,
then insert the syringe through the skin in the appropriate injection site.
AFTER GIVING THE INJECTION, cover the injection site with a small bandage
if necessary. STORE THIS MEDICINE as directed on the prescription label.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, contact your doctor for instructions.
Cautions: KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while
you are using this medicine. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you are pregnant.
IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately.
IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED
while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects: SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during
treatment, include abdominal pain or swelling, breast tenderness, or headache.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR
DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience severe stomach pain or swelling;
rash; pain or redness at the injection site; nausea; vomiting; weight gain;
severe headache; shortness of breath; or weakness. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
If you take too much: IF OVERDOSE IS SUSPECTED, contact
your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
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