Cetrorelix (Cetrorelix)
Overview of Cetrorelix
Cetrorelix is luteinising hormone releasing hormone antagonist, which inhibits the release of gonadotrophins (luteinising hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone). It is used in the treatment of infertility by assisted reproductive techniques.
Indication of Cetrorelix
Cetrorelix is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute diarrhoea, Adjunct in the treatment of female infertilty (under specialist supervision).
Contraindication of Cetrorelix
Cetrorelix is contraindicated in conditions like Prophylaxis of gout,Pregnancy,Breast feeding,Listerial meningitis (adjunct).
Side Effects of Cetrorelix
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cetrorelix are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea, Hypersensitivity reactions, Injection site reactions.
Precautions of Cetrorelix
Special care should be taken in women with signs and symptoms of active allergic conditions or known history of allergic predisposition. Treatment with Cetrorelix is not advised in women with severe allergic conditions. Drinking alcoholic beverages or smoking tobacco may decrease chances of becoming pregnant. Talk with your health care professional about not drinking alcohol and decreasing tobacco use during your fertility treatments.