Coriosurge XP 5000IU Injection (1ml)


Coriosurge XP 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

hCG promotes progesterone production by corpus luteal cells; promotes angiogenesis in uterine vasculature; promoted the fusion of cytotrophoblast cell and differentiation to make syncytiotrophoblast cells; causes the blockage of any immune or macrophage action by mother on foreign invading placental cells; causes

Pharmacokinets

It stimulates production of gonadal steroid hormones by stimulating the interstitial cells (Leydig cells) of the testis to produce androgens and the corpus luteum of the ovary to produce progesterone

Side Effects

Injection site pain

Headache

Fatigue

Depression

Irritation

Restlessness

Contra Indications

Precocious puberty, prostatic carcinoma or other androgen-dependent neoplasm, prior allergic reaction to HCG.


Pregnancy Related Information

Coriosurge XP 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 Coriosurge XP 5000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Information regarding the use of Coriosurge XP 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 Coriosurge XP 5000IU Injection, please consult your doctor.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.


Expert Advice

Coriosurge XP 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 Coriosurge XP 5000IU Injection and what is it used for?

Coriosurge XP 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 Coriosurge XP 5000IU Injection painful?

Usually any injection can cause pain. There are reports that Coriosurge XP 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 Coriosurge XP 5000IU Injection?

This medicine is injected in the supervision of medical healthcare professional only. When Coriosurge XP 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 Coriosurge XP 5000IU Injection?

Yes, being treated for infertility with Coriosurge XP 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.