Choriotec 5000IU (Injection)


Choriotec 5000IU Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the right time to take the injection, so always follow your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Human chorionic gonadotropin interacts with the LHCG receptor of the ovary and promotes the maintenance of the corpus luteum for the maternal recognition of pregnancy at the beginning of pregnancy. This allows the corpus luteum to secrete the hormone progesterone during the first trimester.


Pharmacokinets

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is produced by the human placenta; available preparations provide purified luteinizing hormone obtained from the urine of pregnant women

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Choriotec

Injection site pain

Headache

Fatigue

Depression

Irritation

Restlessness

Contra Indications

Contraindications : Precocious puberty, prostatic carcinoma or other androgen-dependent neoplasm, prior allergic reaction to HCG are contraindications for its use

Pregnancy Related Information

Choriotec 5000IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Choriotec 5000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Information regarding the use of Choriotec 5000IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.


Indications

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone that supports the normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary, and stimulates the release of the egg during ovulation. HCG is used to cause ovulation and to treat infertility in women, and to increase sperm count in men

Interactions

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), a polypeptide hormone produced by the human placenta. Endogenously produced HCG interacts with the LHCG receptor of the ovary and promotes the maintenance of the corpus luteum during the beginning of pregnancy.


Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.


Storage Requirements

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Choriotec 5000IU Injection, please consult your doctor.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.


Expert Advice

Choriotec 5000IU Injection is used together with another hormone called follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) for the treatment of infertility in women.

In men, it is used to help treat delayed puberty, undescended testes or oligospermia (low sperm count).

It is given as an injection into a muscle or under the skin.

Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden weight gain, trouble breathing, or decreased or no urination during treatment, as these could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

If your ovaries are overstimulated you should not have sex, or use barrier contraception for at least four days.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.


FAQs

Q. What is Choriotec 5000IU Injection and what is it used for?

Choriotec 5000IU Injection contains a hormone called Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), which is also produced naturally by the body. It is used in women, who have a problem with ovulation (release of an egg). It is also used along with other fertility medicines, to help produce eggs in women who are undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF). In males, it is used to treat conditions like delayed puberty, and low sperm cell count.

Q. Is Choriotec 5000IU Injection painful?

Usually any injection can cause pain. There are reports that Choriotec 5000IU Injection can cause mild tenderness or tingling at the site of injection. This is quite normal for an injection procedure. However, if you experience unbearable pain after the injection, seek immediate medical advice.

Q. Where do you inject Choriotec 5000IU Injection?

This medicine is injected in the supervision of medical healthcare professional only. When Choriotec 5000IU Injection injections are to be given in the muscles, it is preferred to inject it into the buttocks or the arms. If it is to be injected beneath the skin, then it is advised to pinch a part of the skin from the abdomen or front of thigh, and then inject the medicine.

Q. Are there any chances of twins when treated with Choriotec 5000IU Injection?

Yes, being treated for infertility with Choriotec 5000IU Injection may increase the chances of getting pregnant with more than one child at the same time. In fact, it has been very commonly noticed that women develop twin pregnancy if being treated with this medicine. Consult your doctor for any such queries and follow the advice as directed.

Q. Why do doctors suggest Choriotec 5000IU Injection injections for pregnancy?

Choriotec 5000IU Injection is a hormone that helps in pregnancy. It is responsible for the normal development of the egg in a woman's ovary. It also helps in ovulation by stimulating the release of the egg. While Choriotec 5000IU Injection is used in women to treat infertility, in men it is used to increase sperm count. It is usually not given if you are already pregnant. Consult your doctor and give a proper history before you start this medication.

Q. Do Choriotec 5000IU Injection injections cause breast tenderness?

Yes, Choriotec 5000IU Injection injections can sometimes lead to breast pain and enlargement of breasts, but the chances are uncommon. Do contact your doctor in case you experience any uneasiness or side effect of this medication and follow the advice given.

Q. What is Choriotec 5000IU Injection and what is it used for?

Choriotec 5000IU Injection contains a hormone called Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), which is also produced naturally by the body. It is used in women, who have a problem with ovulation (release of an egg). It is also used along with other fertility medicines, to help produce eggs in women who are undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF). In males, it is used to treat conditions like delayed puberty, and low sperm cell count.