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ganirelix

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ganirelix /gan·i·re·lix/ (gan″ĭ-rel´iks) a synthetic decapeptide derived from, and an antagonist to, gonadotropin-releasing hormone; used as the acetate salt in the treatment of female infertility.
ganirelix,
a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist.
indications It is used to inhibit premature luteinizing hormone surges in women undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation.
contraindications Pregnancy, lactation, latex allergy, and known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibit its use.
adverse effects Fetal death is a life-threatening consequence of this drug's use. Other adverse effects include headache, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, gynecologic abdominal pain, nausea, and pain on injection. Common side effects include spotting and breakthrough bleeding.

ganirelix [gan″ĭ-rel´iks]
a synthetic compound derived from, and an antagonist to, gonadotropin-releasing hormone; used as the acetate salt to inhibit premature luteinizing hormone (LH) surges in women undergoing ovarian hyperstimulation in the treatment of female infertility, administered subcutaneously.


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Currently approved treatments for infertility: clomiphene citrate, follicle-stimulating hormones, human menopausal hormones, Schering-Plough's Ganirelix, Merck Serono's Ovidrel.
 
 
 
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