Ovucet Injection

For informational purposes only.

Cetrorelix Acetate For Injection 0.25mg/ml

Ovucet Injection

Ovucet Injection is used to treat the symptoms of Infertility. Ovucet Injection may be used alone or with other medicines.

Ovucet Injection Composition :-

Ovucet Injection combination :

Cetrorelix Acetate ......................... 0.25 mg
Cetrorelix acetate belongs to a class of drugs called Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Antagonists.

Ovucet Injection Dosage forms & Strength :-

Ovucet Injection (cetrorelix acetate for injection) 0.25 mg may be administered subcutaneously.

Ovucet Injection Uses :-

Ovucet Injection is used to treat the symptoms of Infertility. Ovucet Injection may be used alone or with other medicines.

Ovucet Injection Dosages :-

• Ovarian stimulation therapy with gonadotropins (FSH, hMG) is started on cycle Day 2 or 3.

The dose of gonadotropins should be adjusted according to individual response. Ovucet Injection (cetrorelix acetate for injection 0.25 mg ) may be administered subcutaneously once daily during the early to mid-follicular phase.

• Ovucet Injection (cetrorelix acetate for injection 0.25 mg ) is administered on either stimulation day 5 (morning or evening) or day 6 (morning) and continued daily until the day of hCG administration.

• When assessment by ultrasound shows a sufficient number of follicles of adequate size, hCG is administered to induce ovulation and final maturation of the oocytes. No hCG should be administered if the ovaries show an excessive response to the treatment with gonadotropins to reduce the chance of developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

How to Use Ovucet Injection :-

• Administration

Ovucet Injection (cetrorelix acetate for injection 0.25 mg ) can be administered by the patient herself after appropriate instructions by her doctor.

• Directions for using Ovucet Injection (cetrorelix acetate for injection 0.25 mg ) with the enclosed needles and pre-filled syringe:

• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Flip off the plastic cover of the vial and wipe the aluminum ring and the rubber stopper with an alcohol swab.

• Twist the injection needle with the yellow mark (20 gauge) on the pre-filled syringe.

Push the needle through the center of the rubber stopper of the vial and slowly inject the solvent into the vial.

• Leaving the syringe in the vial, gently swirl the vial until the solution is clear and without residues. Avoid forming bubbles.

• Draw the total contents of the vial into the syringe. If necessary, invert the vial and pull back the needle as far as needed to withdraw the entire contents of the vial.

• Replace the needle with the yellow mark by the injection needle with the grey mark (27 gauge).

Invert the syringe and push the plunger until all air bubbles have been expelled.

• Choose an injection site in the lower abdominal area, preferably around, but staying at least one inch away from the navel. Choose a different injection site each day to minimize local irritation. Use the second alcohol swab to clean the skin at the injection site and allow alcohol to dry. Gently pinch up the skin surrounding the site of injection.

• Inject the prescribed dose as directed by your doctor or nurse.

• Use the syringe and needles only once.

• Dispose of the syringe and needles properly after use. If available, use a medical waste container for disposal.

How Dose Ovucet Injection Work :-

Ovucet Injection is a combination of : Cetrorelix Acetate.

Cetrorelix Acetate belongs to a class of drugs called Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Antagonists.

Gonadotropin releasing-hormone (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone) antagonist; delays luteinizing hormone surge, which in turn prevents ovulation until follicles are of adequate size.

Ovucet prevents the secretion of LH by competitively binding to the GnRH receptor in the anterior pituitary. Thereby Ovucet delays the endogenous LH surge and prevents premature ovulation. This allows multiple follicles to mature and enables a timed oocyte retrieval during COS.

Ovucet Injection Sideeffects :-

Like all medicines, Ovucet Injection can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
Some common side effects like -
• Nausea,

• Headache,

• Redness, 

• Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, 

• Itching, or swelling where the medicine was injected and there can be many other side effects as well as some side effects. Those that have not been mentioned. However, if you have any experience of any sideeffets and if they do not reduce then consult your doctor.

Ovucet Injection Price :-

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Ovucet Injection Marketed By :-

Zydus Cadila

Ovucet Injection Self-life :-

Please see the expiry date/manufacture date printed on Ovucet Injection pack.

Ovucet Injection Storage :-

Store Ovucet 0.25 mg injection refrigerated, 2-8°C (36-46°F). Store the packaged tray in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Classification :-

Drug Name : Cetrorelix Acetate,

Therapeutic Indication : Treatment of Infertility.