Lupi-HMG 75 Injection
Menotrophin (75IU)
by Lupin Ltd
packet of 1 Injection
About this medicine
Lupi-HMG 75 Injection is used in the treatment of infertility in women. It is also helpful in the treatment of male hypogonadism (delayed puberty, and low sperm count) and male infertility. It works by releasing the eggs from the ovary in women and by increasing the testosterone level in men. Lupi-HMG 75 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 might be prescribed with certain other medicine as a part of your treatment. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, injection site pain, injection site allergic reaction, abdominal swelling, or pain. 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. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, or had an ovarian cyst, or had thyroid gland disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should avoid alcohol or have to follow doctor advice related to diet while taking this medicine.
Uses
- Female infertility
- Male hypogonadism
- Male infertility
Benefits
In female infertility
Lupi-HMG 75 Injection helps in normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary (female reproductive organ), and stimulates the release of a healthy, matured egg. This helps to treat infertility in women and increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.
How it works
Lupi-HMG 75 Injection is a mixture of hormones. In females, it works by facilitating the maturation of follicles (which contain eggs) in the ovaries. This helps treat female infertility due to improper egg production (anovulatory infertility). In males, it works by increasing the low sperm count.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Injection site pain
- Injection site allergic reaction
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal cramp
- Nausea
Safety advice
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lupi-HMG 75 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Lupi-HMG 75 Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Lupi-HMG 75 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Lupi-HMG 75 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Lupi-HMG 75 Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Lupi-HMG 75 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Lupi-HMG 75 Injection, please consult your doctor.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Hormones
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Gynaecological
Frequently asked questions
What is Lupi-HMG 75 Injection and what it is used for?
Lupi-HMG 75 Injection contains an active ingredient called Menotrophin. Menotrophin is a mixture of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). It is used to treat infertility in women, who face a problem with ovulation. It works by helping follicles (which contains egg) to mature in the ovaries, resulting in the release of a properly developed egg. It is also used in assisted reproductive technology procedures (ART) such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which help women to become pregnant. It may also be used in adult men, who have low sperm cell count, due to lack of certain hormones.
How and in what dose can it be used?
It is given as an injection into a muscle or under the skin. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor might decide the dose based on your gender and the condition for which treatment is being given. In women, treatment duration depends on the ovarian response, for which constant monitoring is done by the doctor.
What if I miss a dose of Lupi-HMG 75 Injection?
Ideally, you should try not to miss a dose of Lupi-HMG 75 Injection. However, please talk to your doctor as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose.
What are the side effects of using Lupi-HMG 75 Injection?
The common side effects are pain and swelling at injection site, headache, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor. In addition, this medicine may increase the likelihood of conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and multiple pregnancy.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Lupin Ltd
- Salt composition
- Menotrophin (75IU)
- Pack
- packet of 1 Injection
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Storage
- Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.