Manufacturer: Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
Salt Composition : Human chorionic gonadotropin(hCG)(5000IU)
HUCOG 5000 HP 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.The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site pain, headache, fatigue, and depression. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Male might notice acne, or sweating and deepening of the voice. If you experience dizziness, faint, abdominal pain, and vomiting after getting the injection, inform your doctor immediately.
HUCOG 5000 HP Injection is a sex hormone. In females, it helps in the release of eggs from the ovary. In males, it works by enhancing the production of testosterone which helps in treating conditions such as delayed puberty, and low sperm count.
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
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 HUCOG
Injection site pain
Headache
Fatigue
Depression
Irritation
Restlessness
If you are allergic to human chorionic gonadotropin or any of the other ingredients of HUCOG 5000 HP injection.
If you have a tumor of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland (in the brain).
If you have a cyst in the ovaries.
If you have vaginal bleeding due to an unknown reason.
If you have breast, ovaries or womb cancer.
If you had an extrauterine pregnancy (pregnancy outside of your womb) recently.
If you have swelling of your veins or blood clotting of your veins.
If you are unable to get pregnant due to menopause, or early menopause or abnormal functions of sexual organs.
HUCOG 5000 HP 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.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with HUCOG 5000 HP Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of HUCOG 5000 HP Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
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.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of HUCOG 5000 HP Injection may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. HUCOG 5000 HP Injection may interact with the following drugs and products:
Follicle stimulating hormone
Ganirelix
Kindly do not self administer.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of HUCOG 5000 HP Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
HUCOG 5000 HP 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What is HUCOG 5000 HP Injection and what is it used for?
HUCOG 5000 HP 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 HUCOG 5000 HP Injection painful?
Usually any injection can cause pain. There are reports that HUCOG 5000 HP 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 HUCOG 5000 HP Injection?
This medicine is injected in the supervision of medical healthcare professional only. When HUCOG 5000 HP 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 HUCOG 5000 HP Injection?
Yes, being treated for infertility with HUCOG 5000 HP 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 HUCOG 5000 HP Injection injections for pregnancy?
HUCOG 5000 HP 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 HUCOG 5000 HP 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 HUCOG 5000 HP Injection injections cause breast tenderness?
Yes, HUCOG 5000 HP 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 HUCOG 5000 HP Injection and what is it used for?
HUCOG 5000 HP 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.
